Why PBL?
We believe Project Based Learning is transformative, providing students with real-world challenges and meaningful experiences that lead to deep and long lasting learning.
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General PBL
Research Brief: What can we learn from John Hattie about Project Based Teaching? – Part 1
The former director of the Buck Institute for Education connects the findings of researcher John Hattie to Project Based Teaching and our model of Gold Standard Project Based Learning.
General PBL
Where is Your PBL Journey Taking You in 2023?
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.
Projects in Action
A Little Too Real World: Our Project on Wildfires & Floods
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.
How-to Tips and Tools
4 Takeaways from Summer: Reflections on Remote Teaching
How does remote learning free PBL of some constraints? Lessons learned from the new normal.
Gold Standard PBL: Design Elements
Gold Standard PBL: Essential Project Design Elements
An overview of the 7 Essential Project Design Elements in the PBLWorks model for Gold Standard PBL. Adapted from “Gold Standard PBL: The Essential Project Design Elements” white paper by John Larmer and John Mergendoller (2015).
Making Remote Learning Accessible for All Students
How can high quality remote learning be accessible to all students? And how might Gold Standard PBL and technology help achieve equitable outcomes in our classrooms during this time? These are just some of the ideas we're exploring.
Gold Standard PBL: Design Elements
Creating Authentic Kindergarten PBL
One sunny day in May, I had the honor of attending a heartwarming Project Based Learning exhibition at a local retirement home
General PBL
“Kaizening” PBL Practices With the Use of Multiple Intelligences
A secondary school leader in Nepal tells how his students are motivated and engaged in projects.
Projects in Action
I’m Your Biggest Fan: A Fan Fiction Writing Project
An ELA teacher creates a new PBL unit for her 8th graders, and sees the results.