Project-Based Language Learning online course at NFLRC Registration deadline: Jan. 28, 2021

Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL)

February 1 - March 8, 2021

Registration deadline: January 28, 2021

Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) is designed as a 5-week open-enrollment course for language educators beginning to learn about Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL). Successful learners will be able to describe essential features of high quality PBLL and to generate high-quality ideas for projects using the Product Square. Registration and the content for this MOOC (massive open online course) is FREE. However, if you wish to earn the optional digital badge for completion afterwards, you will need to meet the badge criteria and pay a nominal fee ($25) to have your submitted materials evaluated by NFLRC staff.

The following is a selection of targeted learning outcomes for the MOOC:

• identify essential features of high-quality project-based learning (PBL)project designs
• identify key concerns of project-based language learning (PBLL) compared to PBL in other disciplines
• describe sources for project ideas
• identify the three dimensions of “authenticity” in projects
• craft an effective “driving question” (challenging question or problem)
• generate multiple project ideas and test them using the Product Square, aligning product, audience, partners, and purpose
• anticipate "Need-To-Knows" for a project's content, skills, and management

Instruction spans five modules, for an equivalent of five hours' contact time (or one-half CEU). As you progress through five topics, you will view videos, answer comprehension questions, and engage in asynchronous discussion, observing suggested due dates. There are also three assignments to submit, one each in Weeks 3, 4, and 5.

Register today: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/126/

 

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Honolulu, HI  96822-2322
Phone: 808-956-9424
Fax: 808-956-5983
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2020 Summer Institute: Planning for Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL)

June 10-16, 2020

This Summer Institute is designed for world language educators who have
some knowledge of Project-Based Learning (PBL) as well as some practice in
generating project ideas. During the Institute, participants will flesh out
their ideas for a project design they have already subjected to critique.
Applicants must complete the *prerequisite* NFLRC MOOC (massive open online
course) Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning
https://nflrc.hawaii.edu/admin/nflrcapp/view/126/ and earn a badge in
order to qualify for consideration for the Institute. Participants who
fulfill requirements outlined in an associated course syllabus may opt to
receive two (2) graduate course credits (tuition fee).

*Duration: 5 instructional days (Wed., Th., Fri., Mon., and Tue.)Location:
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UTSponsors: Second Language Teaching
and Research Center (L2TReC)  https://l2trec.utah.edu/ and National
Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) https://nflrc.hawaii.edu/ *

PREREQUISITE: Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning MOOC
https://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/126/

Application Timeline

*Envisioning PBLL MOOC Completion Deadline: February 28, 2020*
Summer Institute Application Period Opens: March 1, 2020
*Summer Institute Application Period Ends: March 20, 2020*
Notification of Participant Selection Decisions: March 31, 2020

Summer Institute Learning Outcomes

  - develop and outline a contextualized project-based language learning
  task;
  - foster language proficiency development through appropriate
  communicative events embedded in project-based language learning
  experiences;
  - employ effective scaffolding strategies for language, content,
  interactions, process,  product, and use of technology;
  - design and implement effective assessments for project-based tasks;
  - use appropriate technology for supporting project-based language
  learning, e.g. for:
     - locating project partners and culturally authentic materials,
     - gathering relevant content-related resources,
     - facilitating student collaboration and engaging learners
     in communicating with communities of target language speakers,
     - providing formative feedback, and
     - sharing student work with authentic audiences, and
     - supporting professional growth.


For more information, visit https://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/127/

Jim Yoshioka
Program Coordinator

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*National Foreign Language Resource Center*University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
1859 East-West Road #106
Honolulu, HI  96822-2322
Phone: 808-956-9424
Fax: 808-956-5983
Email: nflrc@hawaii.edu

Website: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu
NFLRC Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/NFLRC/
NFLRC Twitter page: http://www.twitter.com/NFLRC/
NFLRC YouTube channel:  http://www.youtube.com/user/nflrchawaii
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Reminder: NFLRC "Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning" Online Course coming up

From University of Hawaii's National Foreign Language Resource Center:

Sign up for our Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) online course.

Aloha!  Just a reminder - registration for the following National Foreign
Language Resource Center (NFLRC) online course is currently open. Sign up today!

Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL)

*a self-paced online course*

*Open January 1 – March 31, 2020*

Envisioning PBLL is designed as an open-enrollment course for language
educators beginning to learn about Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL).
Successful learners will be able to describe essential features of high
quality PBLL and to generate high-quality ideas for projects using the
Product Square. Registration and the content for this MOOC (massive open
online course) is FREE. However, if you wish to earn the optional digital
badge for completion afterwards, you will need to meet the badge criteria
and pay a nominal fee ($25) to have your submitted materials evaluated by
NFLRC staff.

The following is a selection of targeted learning outcomes for the MOOC:

  - identify essential features of high quality project-based learning (PBL)
  project designs
  - identify key concerns of project-based language learning PBLL compared
  to PBL in other disciplines
  - describe sources for project ideas
  - identify the three dimensions of “authenticity” in projects
  - craft an effective “driving question” (challenging question or problem)
  - generate multiple project ideas and test them using the Product Square,
  aligning product, audience, partners, and purpose
  - anticipate "Need-To-Knows" for a project's content, skills, and
  management

Instruction spans five modules, for an equivalent of five hours' contact
time (or one-half CEU).

Register here: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/126/