How-to Tips and Tools
Promoting a PBL Mindset: The "Dimmer Switch" Approach
Use the “dimmer switch” approach and use aspects of PBL in “regular” instruction - not “PBL on” or “PBL off.”
PBL Blog
Success Stories
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Life-Changing Work: A Conversation With Dr. Damon Lewis, National Middle School Principal of the Year
We had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Damon Christopher Lewis, principal of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy in Norwalk, Connecticut
Recent Blogs
Projects in Action
PBL for Remote Learning: Our Journey to Mars Project
A successful 8th grade STEM/ELA unit, based on a PBLWorks project, with details on tech tools used.
General PBL
PBL Resolutions and Hopes for 2021
Wishes for the practice of PBL (and our world) this year, from teachers and school leaders, and PBLWorks staff.
How-to Tips and Tools
For PBL teachers and leaders: responding to the attack on the US Capitol
Ideas and resources to support educators as history unfolds in real time.
General PBL
Our Top 10 PBL Blog Posts of 2020
The year’s most-read posts, written by PBLWorks staff, National Faculty, and guest bloggers.
Projects in Action
My Favorite Projects of 2020
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer's list of projects from various grade levels and subject areas.
General PBL
How School Leadership Needs to Change: PBL + Pandemic
Why shared leadership and growth mindset-innovative leadership models work better in these times.
How-to Tips and Tools
7 PBL Entry Events for Remote Learning
How to engage students at the launch of a project.
How-to Tips and Tools
Skills Students Need to be Successful in PBL – and Life!
7 lessons learned by an engineer-turned-teacher.