The Reason for Stairs… Practical Steps that Will Put You on Top of PBL Sustainment and Transformation

Michael Gormal

Ballroom East

Traveling the country watching so many school initiatives, including planned PBL projects that are overwhelming, Mike Gorman has often wondered why educators try to skip the stairway and instead jump to the next level that is a bit too much. Real transformation is made of small, yet identifiable steps. Enjoy this engaging and entertaining session as Mike provides essential steps that will allow educators to feel both success and accomplishment as they travel up the technology stairway of blended learning with PBL. You will be provided, and practice with, a tool that provides a lens on models that include 1 to 1, PBL, SAMR, Blended Learning, Deep Learning, and 21st Century Skills. Educators will learn how some important small steps will provide a giant leap. Walk away with some amazing free tools and resources as you take each step. You will find yourself at the top of the PBL stairs in no time!