PBL Blog

What to consider before launching the first project in the school year, and how to build students’ skills to prepare them for PBL.

A PBL teacher suggests what to consider in each of the four phases of a project, and how to scaffold the process for students.

A veteran teacher reflects on why PBL works, especially for unmotivated students, and how she successfully implemented PBL in her first year trying it.

Why simple “debate” can be problematic; how to structure equitable dialogue; the importance of being courageous.

How a Lego-building activity gives students practice in what it means to think and work in a PBL context.

A school principal offers advice on how to make sure a public event to showcase students’ project work is beneficial for teachers and parents.

A teacher explains how he uses discussion protocols during projects, plus presentation scripts and small-group audiences to ease the pressure.

How students can reflect and report on how they completed a project, to help their audience better understand what happens in PBL.

How two experts helped teachers plan for wise use of technology in projects at a PBL World 2019 pre-conference session.