June 2005 ITUE Session
Problem-Based Learning:
From Problems to Ideas through Communication

Preliminary Program
June 15-17, 2005

This session will be held in Gore Hall 208, one of our wireless PBL classrooms.

Registration
List of Participants - Initial Group Assignments
Map of Meeting Location - Selected Restaurants

Wednesday		June 15
8:30am		Registration and Refreshments
9:00am		Experience It Yourself
		Participants will work through a PBL problem, exploring a variety of strategies to use in problem-based instruction.
11:00am		Introduction to PBL
		The process and objectives of problem-based learning, including discussion about models of PBL
noon		Lunch on your own
1:30		Group Dynamics 101
		Participants will learn effective strategies for forming groups, initiating group activities, and helping students work productively in their groups.
2:30pm		Team Time for Experience It Yourself
3:45pm		Reflections on PBL Panel of ITUE Fellows: Charlene Bunnell, Matthew Gage, and Penny Rodrick-Williams
4:30pm		Reception
		Blue and Gold Club
Thursday		June 16
8:30am		Refreshments and Group Work on EIY problem
9:00am		Experience It Yourself (contd.)
10:45am		What is a Good PBL Problem?
11:30am		Introduction to the PBL Clearinghouse
noon		Lunch on your own
1:30pm		Using PBL to Develop Writing and Communication Skills
2:15pm		Writing Effective PBL Materials
3:45pm		Presentations of Problem Ideas
4:30pm		Adjourn or continue working on problem ideas
Friday		June 17
8:30am		Refreshments
9:00am		Presentations of Problem Ideas
10:00am		Group Dynamics and Conflict Management
11:30am		Reflections on PBL Panel of ITUE Fellows: Nancy Breslin, Beth Mineo, and John Pelesko
12:15pm		Student Panel
		Buffet lunch provided
1:45pm		First Day of Class/Getting Started
2:15pm		Assessment of Student Learning/Questions and Answers panel of ITUE leaders
3:00pm		Wrap-up/PBL Clinic