Development and Implementation of Project Based Learning with Tablet Devices

Abstract

PBL: Project Based Learning which learners conduct inquiry activities for the concrete goal, is one of the instructional design method for facilitating active learning. It is assumed that tablet devices help the leaners’ inquiry. In this research, teachers designed and conducted PBL with information utilization based on existing subjects and units. Analysis of unit design sheets, a questionnaire for the teachers and interview with 11 teachers were carried out. Consequently, chance of using tablets by students increased significantly. They used devices in group or pair. The teachers changed their mind to conduct inquiry learning and collaborative learning with ICT utilization. They designed their original project units considering learning goals, variety of collaboration in their students and their ICT skills gap.