PBL Blog

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.

I am thrilled to announce that today we are rolling out our new brand name: PBLWorks!

A teacher tells how a beginning French class project made her question self-imposed parameters for how to teach the course curriculum.

Seventh graders at STEM Academy learn content better and retain it longer with PBL. Beyond just engagement, they drive each other's learning in group work.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recommends and links to recent articles, blog posts, research studies, and other resources related to Project Based Learning.