Instructional design/Spotting PBL/Digging

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Spotting PBL
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We often pick and choose aspects of different instructional strategies to create the best possible learning experience. While you may think you are implementing problem-based learning, you actually may be combining instructional strategies. By examining the three essential features of PBL, you can SPOT PBL. Use these descriptions as general guidelines and not hard rules.

Digging
Dig into these resources to get an overview of the three essential features of Problem-based Learning.
 * Review The Authentic Problem
 * Review Tutor Groups
 * Review Problem-solving
 * Download [[Media:What_are_the_criteria_for_SPOT_PBL.pdf|Spotting PBL Checklist.PDF]] **You have to do Control + Click on a PC to open in a new window OR Command + Click on a Mac. Otherwise, you will need to click you browser's back button to come back to the experience.

In Your Words
Now, that you had a chance to review the materials, describe in your own words the three essential features of PBL using a classroom example. Think about it, click "edit" for this section, and add your answer below:
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