envisioning PBLL

    Envisioning PBLL

    • January 2, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    • Project Lead(s): Rachel Mamiya Hernandez

    Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) is a MOOC designed as a 5-module open-enrollment self-study 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. A digital badge is available for candidates fulfilling course requirements.

    Registration

    Registration and the content for this MOOC (massive open online course) is FREE and will open November 21, 2024

    • Registration open: November 21, 2024 – April 30, 2025
    • Course open: January 2 – May 31, 2025
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    Learning Outcomes

    The following is a selection of targeted learning outcomes for this MOOC (massive open online course):

    • 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). A digital badge is conferred on participants who complete specified tasks in the MOOC and submit them for evaluation.

    Badge Criteria

    In order to receive a badge, you will need to make sure to meet the following criteria:

    1. Learned about fundamental aspects of Project-based Language Learning (PBLL) and some of the commonalities and differences between PBL and PBLL by completing a series of online modules and self-assessment quizzes. 
    2. Participated in a collegial discussion on topics related to language learning project planning, design, and implementation by posting substantive responses to prompts related to PBLL in the majority (i.e., at least 3) of the discussions in the lessons.
    3. Completed and submitted a Product Square that presents information on one of your project ideas.
    4. Completed and submitted the final self-assessment with a score of at least 90%.

    Digital badge request deadline: May 31, 2025

    Need more PBLL Resources?

    Check out our PBLL Resources webpage for the full array of our resources on PBLL.