PBL Blog

A math teacher and PBLWorks facilitator explains how to turn “dessert projects” you find online into Gold Standard PBL units, and how to identify standards that can be the focus of PBL units.

The story of how two elementary school teachers, from North Dakota and Michigan, connected on Twitter to design similar PBL units on erosion and connected their students, to build collaboration and communication skills.

Author and former middle school teacher John Spencer offers 5 strategies for preventing project fatigue, when students hit that ”mid-way lull” during a PBL unit.

Announcing a keynote speaker who’s an advocate for educational equity and authentic student engagement—plus a preview of new workshops at PBL World 2019.

An instructional coach in Southern California tells how her district planned a timely STEM project for its 4th graders—and had teachers try it first.

An excerpt from the PBLWorks booklet for parents and school community members, explaining 9 features that distinguish a PBL school from a “regular” school.

A 4th-5th grade teacher describes a drone project and makes the case for combining the features of PBL with maker education.

A parent shares 5 tips for learning about your child’s PBL experiences in school and joining in when you can—and celebrates the benefits.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer looks back on the work of the Buck Institute for Education, aka BIE, and reflects on its rebranding to PBLWorks.