Ep 124: Project Based Learning

Today’s guest on the Making After School Cool Podcast is Ms. Maria Perez.  For the last 6 months Maria has been working here with Case as a project-based learning associate.  In fact I had to pleasure of assisting Maria with establishing a Youth oriented podcast created by kids.  To share her xperience, and what’s it like to create project based learning activities for youth is my guest Maria Perez

During this podcast you will learn about the following:

• What are benefits for involving students in project-based learning activities
• What are key essential elements needed for students to be successful in a project- based learning activities
• How do students frequently respond to the opportunity to develop and create their own project
• What are potential challenges students may encounter with their projects
• Advice and resources for a person who would want to lead students project-learning activities

Resources

Mike Wilson

mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone