PBL Blog

A common concern we hear from educators as they begin to make the transition to Project Based Learning is: “What about the test?”

One of my favorite things about being a member of the PBLWorks National Faculty is traveling the country to see Project Based

Some of the sights that turn up on typical “Things to do in NY” lists for visitors include things like Times Square, Central Park

Tap Into Your Capacity for Wonder The Cambridge Dictionary has my favorite definition of " Wonder" — “a feeling of great surprise

Educators know that teaching coping skills to support Social Emotional Learning competencies is imperative in the post COVID-19 classroom. So how do we teach coping skills in challenging situations?

A new year is upon us, and with it the opportunity for a fresh start. Unlike the hustle and bustle of the new school year, January allows for a pause — the holiday season is behind us, and we can focus on what’s to come.

First-time projects don’t always go according to plan. In fact, one of the only things you can plan on are things not going according to plan. Miscalculation regarding timing, unforeseen complications, and unexpected teachable moments are just a few of the things that can cause a project to deviate from even the most carefully constructed plan.

One of the popular projects in the PBLWorks library is Welcome to the Neighborhood, where our youngest learners explore their neighborhoods, construct maps of their most treasured geographic locations, and create a guide for newcomers.

"It’s not buy-in. It’s believe-in." Anyone who has taken part in a PBL 101 workshop knows the metaphor of the “ideal graduate.”