1. Challenge
Based
Learning
Larry Baker
Apple Distinguished Educator

2. Qualities that
were highlighted
in our discussion
Of The Global
Achievement Gap

3. Learning that is. . . .

4. Motivational

5. Transparent

6. Authentic

7. Collaborative

8. Student Directed

9. Rigorous

10. Reflective

11. Personal

12. Broadening /Interdisciplinary

13. Learning that
Cultivates. . . .

14. Curiosity & Imagination

15. Critical Thinking & Analysis Skills

16. Authentic Assessment

17. Effective Communication

18. Adaptability

19. Risk Taking

20. A Passion for Learning

21. Ventures
w
Modified CBL
Six General 10th Grade Classes
Full Blown CBL
AP 12th Grade Class

22. Baker & Corte Productions

23. Mercy CBL Videos Go Viral
iTunes U
Closing Keynote at
Dallas K-12 Summit
for Superintendents
Izone Schools in
NYC

24. ’10 ADE Summer Institute
photo courtesy of W. Bauer

25. The Model

26. The Big Idea

27. Features of Big Idea
Broad Concept
Explored in multiple ways
Engaging
Important to students and
the larger society.

28. Identity
Sustainabilit
y
Creativity
Violence
Peace
Power
• Potable
Water
• Democracy
Examples of Big Ideas

29. The Essential Question

30. Essential Question

31. The Challenge

32. The Challenge
“Create an
Authentic
Medium for
Improving our
Democracy.”

33. Authentic Audiences

34. Guides

35. Outside of the Box
Research
Judges
Faculty @ Gerald Ford
School of Public Policy
Campaign Managers
Textbook Authors
Alumnae
Flickr CC photo courtesy of Adam Swank

36. Guiding Activities

37. Guiding Resources

38. CBL -Special Motivation

39. Solution

40. CBL Solution

41. Student Video

42. Student iVote Demo

43. Student Facebook Group

44. Social Media

45. Group Presentations
photo

46. Assessment
a

47. Group Assessments

48. A Message to Educators

49. CBL Emphasizes
Collaboration
Depth
Social Action
Authenticity
Social Benefit
Inquiry
Student Direction
Publication
Rigor
Continual Assessment

50. CBL Archive

51. Preparing students for
a rapidly changing
global society
Our Big Idea

52. How can we help our
students develop Tony
Wagner's "Seven
Survival Skills" ?
The Essential Question

53. Collaborate departmentally to
design a challenge based
learning project which
develops "Survival Skills" for
at least 15% of the students
that your project team serves.
Our Staff Challenge

54. Questions?
Apprehensions?