Think Global PBL Valley Summit at Los Fresnos ISD

DAY ONE

Participants are launched into the world of Project Based Learning (PBL), reviewing evidence of the model’s success and the need for its successful implementation in a 21st Century classroom. Project ideation and standards- centered rubrics are covered in detail, providing the foundation for the participants’ personal projects that will be constructed over the next three days.

DAY TWO

Successful projects actively engage students with research and project workdays. Today, participants discover how to scaffold these activities and learn how to incorporate both traditional and nontraditional assessments to determine student mastery of concepts and skills to close the achievement gap. Participants will also explore how to engage students with Entry Events, the hook that first introduces a project to a new audience.

DAY THREE

Today, participants acquire tools to successfully run collaborative student groups and manage projects through completion. Participants then share their personally created projects to a panel of peers and experts for constructive feedback, learning the expectations for students presentations. A final, meaningful reflection then provides next steps to successfully implement the created projects upon return to the participant’s home campus.

You will need to bring any technology you wish to use for the training. A tablet or laptop is strongly advised for this training as you will be creating your first project as you progress through the three days.  

There are quite a few things to do in the off hours of the academy around Los Fresnos, Port Isabel and South Padre Island

Los Fresnos has a nubmer of fun family and more adventurous activities that we've linked here through trip advisor. See what is going on and plan on having a great time in and out of the academy.

Port Isabel is a picturesque little coastal town with a number of shops, restaurants, walking and boat tours that are fun and friendly  

 South Padre Island is only a short distance away and has some great beach activities as well as a number of other adventurous family friendly things to do! Click here to see what you might want to do while attending the academy.