Posts about Project-Based Learning
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How Competency-Based Learning Builds 21st-Century Skills
Competencies, future-ready skills, and 21st-century skills all involve students doing something. For the students, these ideas represent the “how” to do something or the skills needed to navigate a situation.
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PBL Pro Tip: How Are Essential Questions and Driving Questions Used in PBL?
Many teachers who use project-based learning use an “essential” or “driving” question to focus a project. But they’re not always easy to create. One theory I have is that,
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The Importance of Authentic Teacher Collaboration for Effective PBL Instruction
By design, Project-Based Learning lends itself perfectly to student collaboration. Through all phases of a task, students have opportunities to work together, make decisions, think, and talk about how to
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PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can Collaboration Skills Be Built in PBL?
Even teachers and students who are pretty experienced with project-based learning admit that working in teams can be challenging. Adults, too, find this is true in the workplace. You know
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Essential Future-Ready Skills Developed Through PBL
In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it can be
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5 Steps to Keep Engagement High During Project-Based Learning
Taking students’ interests into account when designing project-based learning helps ensure that they stay engaged throughout the unit. Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on Edutopia, a
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Why Collaboration Matters
If your school is gearing up to implement High-Quality Project-Based Learning (HQPBL), you must be ecstatic! The anticipation to see your students dive into inquiry is exciting, but a little
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The Why and What Behind Work-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning (WBL) has become one of the most talked about approaches in education. The WBL approach to learning provides real-world experience and opportunities to build skills that will prepare
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PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can Project Management Skills Be Taught in PBL?
When employers look for people to hire, one of the top things they often want to know is, can they manage projects? It’s good to have that on your
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Incorporating Robotics Across the Curriculum
There’s a place for lessons involving robots in every grade and every subject—not just science and math but English and social studies too. Editor's Note: This
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