How to Chose a Problem?

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In this unit you will learn techniques for brainstorming and developing questions related to the problem you chose. This page will contain ideas that should be a part of the development process, but do not limit yourself to these.
In this module, you will identify a problem to be solved and develop questions associated with the problem.
The following resources will assist you in the process of identifying a problem, brainstorming the problem and developing questions associated with the problem.
Free
Brainstorming Training
This site provides extensive information on the "what, why, and how"
of brainstorming.
Creating
Problems for PBL
An article on Problem-based Learning
Lesson
Plans from Fort Bend ISD
Lessons based on a series of questions for students to answer. This site presents
the 'set-up/problem,' the questions to be answered, and a description of the
final product.
Oh!
Give me A Home
This is a Web Quest on designing an environment for endangered species. Illustrates
how a unit is developed around a problem
Sample
PBL Problems
A variety of Problem-based learning problems, mostly aimed at the college
level, but provides some good information and ideas
Begin by exploring the resources provided. Then using the discussion board or chat room work with your peer group to brainstorm ideas and develop questions related to the problem.
When you have finished submit the following to the instructor:
Journal
Remember to write down your thoughts for this module in your journal.
In this module you will be assessed on your participation in the brainstorming process and for submitting your one-page paper to the discussion board. Since the problem and questions your develop for this module will be build upon in the subsequent units, you will receive points for submitting them. You will need to make sure that you receive instructor approval before moving on to Module 4