PBL Blog

A teacher tells about a project that wasn’t planned in advance, but led to student-driven learning in economics, literacy, history, and let students of all strengths shine.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer explains why teachers who use Project Based Learning should be appreciated, for their hard work, creativity, collaborative style, and more.

A teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member explains how he borrows a tool from restorative practice, the talking circle, to have students talk about collaboration and create their own team contract for projects.

A 1st-2nd grade project on reducing local river pollution combines science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math with design thinking, mindful making, and community action.

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

Parent shares how her kids are applying what they are learning at school while at home

A teacher and National Faculty member explains what to consider when planning and calendaring a PBL unit, offering tools and tips based on his own experience.

A teacher reflects on a lesson learned from student feedback on a project, and offers 7 tips for how to effectively honor student voice by inviting student critique of projects and their implementation by the teacher.

Editor in Chief John Larmer, with contributions from the PBLWorks National Faculty, offers tips for teachers to answer FAQs about grading issues in PBL.