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, unlike other aspects of PBL, coming up with an essential or driving question […]

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 the challenges: personalities clash or there’s baggage from […]

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 best achieve project goals. Shouldn’t that […]

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 a struggle trying to determine […]

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.

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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 nerve-wracking as well. With any new instructional […]

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 them to be successful in future career […]

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 resume and it’s a common interview question. Project management skills are also useful in college, […]

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. 

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5 Fun Ideas For The Spring

It's that time of year when there are lots of things happening in our schools that keep us all busy. During this time, we may see a decrease in student engagement in learning and also may feel a bit stressed as we work through a busy time of the […]