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What makes PBL + Tech a powerful combination?
How two experts helped teachers plan for wise use of technology in projects at a PBL World 2019 pre-conference session.
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Not Your Typical Conference: What Sets PBL World Apart
It feels almost unfair to talk about summer right now. The days are still packed with grading, lesson planning, meetings, and the
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How to Engage Reluctant (& Even Refusing) Presenters in PBL
A PBLWorks National Faculty member and teacher reflects on lessons learned about how to support student presentations.
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Our District’s PBL Progress (and Lessons Learned)
Successful projects in a school district getting support from PBLWorks, and the importance of establishing the “why” for a PBL journey.
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PBL and Inclusive Literacy: The Freedom of Student Voice
How to create a PBL culture inclusive to all learners, ensure all voices are heard, and ground PBL instruction in inclusive practices.
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Behaviorism & Constructivism: Striking the Right Balance in a PBL Math Classroom
A high school math teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member explains 3 strategies for supporting inquiry in math projects.
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5 Steps to Implementing a PBL Professional Development Course in Your School District
A district leader explains how she created a year-long program to build teachers’ capacity for using PBL, with support from PBLWorks.
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4 Ways to Build a PBL Culture
A PBL Works National Faculty member and teacher explains the importance of relationships, student ownership, common language and processes, and promoting a growth mindset.
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How to Create More Meaningful Team Contracts
A teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member explains how he borrows a tool from restorative practice, the talking circle, to have students talk about collaboration and create their own team contract for projects.
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How Long Should My PBL Unit Be?
A teacher and National Faculty member explains what to consider when planning and calendaring a PBL unit, offering tools and tips based on his own experience.