Project-Based Learning

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can Teachers Effectively Facilitate and Coach in PBL?

If you’ve ever been involved in organized sports, I hope you had a good coach. It’s almost impossible to succeed without one. If you did, think

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can You Provide Scaffolding for Students in PBL?

“Scaffolding” has become one of those edu-speak terms that catch on and become part of our vocabulary, but what does it really mean? Is it like the scaffolding

Defined Learning’s Projects for Black History

A typical project for February’s Black History Month is a report, poster, or presentation about a famous person. In a quick check of popular lesson plan websites

Incorporating Career Relevance in the Classroom

For almost a decade I’ve started the school year by asking my urban elementary students to draw a picture of what they think a scientist does at

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can You Promote Student Reflection in PBL?

Reflection is, unfortunately, one of the first things to go during a busy project when a teacher is first learning how to juggle all the moving parts. Projects

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can You Make a Project Authentic?

Authenticity has long been associated with project-based learning. We often hear about projects that are “real-world” and “applied learning.” Authenticity is one of the six criteria in the

Fresh Ideas for the New Year

The start of a new year is a great time to t hink about the progress we have made so far this year and consider trying some different

The Top 10 PBL & STEM Education News Articles of 2022

This year marked the first return to normal schooling since the pandemic with most districts back to in-person learning. It continued to be a challenging time for educators,

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Are Student Questions Used to Guide Inquiry?

One of the most prominent features of project-based learning is inquiry. However, I’ve seen that the concept of inquiry and how to manage it is one of

Boosting Student Engagement and Curiosity

As educators, we need to be comfortable with taking more risks in our classrooms. Whether we dive in and try new ideas, bring in new digital tools, or

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