How Can We Teach and Assess Creativity and Innovation in PBL?
On lists of 21st century competencies, there used to be 3 C’s - critical thinking, collaboration, and communication - but now
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A Lesson Learned On Working With Experts in PBL: How To Prepare Them and Your Students
In my second year of teaching, I had the opportunity to mentor a group of fifth-grade students as part of the IB Primary Years
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General PBL
Project Based Learning vs. Problem Based Learning vs. XBL
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer clarifies common confusion about various forms of inquiry-based learning and the "two PBLs."
How-to Tips and Tools
Using Gallery Walks for Critique & Revision in PBL
A formative assessment process for students to give and receive feedback for improving the quality of their work.
How-to Tips and Tools
How to Use the "4 C's" Rubrics
An explanation of the purpose and structure of PBLWorks' K-12 analytic rubrics for critical thinking, collaboration, creativity/innovation, and making a presentation.
How-to Tips and Tools
What Does It Take for a Project to be “Authentic”?
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer explains how there is a continuum of authenticity in PBL and gives examples of projects that are not, are somewhat, or are fully authentic.
How-to Tips and Tools
How to Design an Interdisciplinary Project
Advice for secondary teachers planning multi-subject projects that align with standards.