While rubrics are often the tool used for grading, assessing a student’s learning should always extend beyond a product or creation. Ideally, students would share their ideas throughout the process, practicing key communication and presentation skills along the way; but at a minimum each project should culminate with students presenting their work to a wider audience beyond the classroom. In doing so students assume a deeper level of responsibility and accountability for their work.
A presentation does not have to be synonymous with slide decks and bullet points; exhibiting and defending one’s work can take many forms, from speeches and readings to debates, demonstrations, and product pitch sessions.
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PBL: Public Presentation Overview
A slide deck discussing the purpose of Public Presentations as well as guidelines.
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PBL: Student Presentation Rubric
A rubric to help students improve presentation skills.
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PBL: Gathering an Audience: Tips & Tricks
A slide deck providing advice for cultivating the right audience for your project.
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PBL: Presentation Formats
A slide deck detailing a variety of presentation formats.
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PBL: Concept Posters & Pitches
Two design methods for sharing key project information with one's audience.
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