Creating a Rubric Establishing a common understanding of the assessment process and allowing students to participate in creating their own assessment standards are important components of project-based learning. Rubrics can be used for planning and assessment by students and teachers throughout the project and as tools for media literacy. Peer Design Reviews Design reviews throughout the project give students the chance to learn from each other and learn to critique constructively. Design reviews are short structured events, in which a group discusses the work they have done so far, and their plans to complete the project. There peers critique the plan and offer suggestions.
Students can learn a lot from each other.
Brainstorming Brainstorming is a useful way of getting started or generating new ideas. It can be done as a class, in small groups, or by individual students. Once students are familiar with the process, student can use this technique on their own when they are stuck, revising their work, or moving on to a new phase. Student Led Discussions Student led discussions will be an important aspect of group projects. Whether practicing informal collaboration or more formal real world type meetings, students will benefit from taking time early on to develop strategies or guidelines for good student led discussions.