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​Resources.

We've compiled a collection of our favorite planning resources and tools to help you in your PBL/Design Thinking journey.  Here you will find links to our foundations, 21st Century and Employability Skills, project planning tools, and technology tools to help support your work.

PBL Project Resources:

Our Foundation

Creative Sequence
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  • We believe in using a design think process to help guide our PBL experiences.  Design thinking is a human centered approach to problem solving.  The futurePREP'd program uses the Creative Sequence as our  design thinking process. 

 Gold Standard PBL
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  • Gold Standard PBL:  We believe in high quality PBL and are big believers in the PBL Works essential elements framework.  We strive to build our projects keeping the essential elements in mind. 
  • ​​PBL Works Gold Standard PBL Resources Page

21st Century

​ Skills

 Skills4Success
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  • The Skills4Success (S4S) Framework is a set of 7 interrelated skills that have been developed through a collaborative research process with local businesses/organizations, colleges/universities, and school districts through the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. 
  • Skills4Success with Rubrics

Employability Skills
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The Employability Skills were developed with the same purpose and focuses on 1-2 skills per grade level.  We use the Employability Skills for K-8 and the Skills4Success for High School.  Whether it's the Skills4Success or the Employability Skills, we believe it's important to focus in on these skills as a part of a PBL project.
​Employability Skills
Planning Tools
Educator Toolkit
  • The Educator Toolkit is designed to provide you with resources to implement project-based learning through design thinking cycles to help student develop employability skills.
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​futurePREP'd FAST Rubrics User Guide:

​The futurePREP'd FAST RUBRICS guide includes 
Suggested Protocols,
Frequently asked Questions and Concerns, Observation Rubrics, and a Timeline for each stage of the Creative Sequence.
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Technology Tools

Digital Whiteboard/
​Collaboration Spaces

  • Stormboard: ​Stormboard has multiple whiteboard templates based on protocols.
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  • Padlet- a whiteboard tool with the ability to add photos, videos,  links to other Padlets, and more.
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  • Whiteboard- a free online whiteboard tool from the makers of Kahoot!
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Digital Creation Tools

  • Canva- An cloud based graphic design creation tool- make posters, infographic
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  • Tinkercad- a cloud based 3D design program that works with 3D printers.  Students can design and print their creations.
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  • Anchor- a free podcasting creation app
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  • Toontastic 3D- A google cartoon creation storytelling app that works great for elementary students
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Feedback/Reflection Tools

  • Flipgrid- Video feedback that links to Google Classroom.
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Seesaw-  a feedback and work showcase tool for younger students.
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  • Google Forms- create surveys, check in with students, and gather feedback.
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  • Pear Deck- feedback add on for google slide
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • PBL Experiences
    • ELE PBL Experiences
    • MS PBL Experiences
    • HS PBL Experiences
  • Resources
  • Protocol Examples
  • Community / Industry Partners
    • WM Design Prize Company Template