Project-Based Learning
(PBL) is an instructional approach where traditional, direct classroom instruction and tests are replaced by authentic, often interdisciplinary projects, usually designed by the student with guidance from instructors/coaches, addressing real-world problems as the assessment instead of a test. It also is closely related to deeper learning, challenge-based learning, interest-based learning and more.
The Story of Transforming A System: Spring Grove Schools
By: Gina Meinertz. Globally, school systems are in need of shifting power, practices, and tradition to a more student-centered learning model.
New Changemaking Strategy Energizes Real World Learning in Kansas City
The Real World Learning Initiative is centered around value community-connected projects, internships, entrepreneurial experiences, college credit, and industry-recognized credentials supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, in an effort to mobilize regional high school transformation.
COVID-19, Inequity and 5 Ways Project-Based Learning Can Close the Gap
COVID-19 made inequities in learning even more visible. Kyle shares ways project-based learning can narrow the learning gap.
Transforming the Landscape of Education
By: Matt Piercy. The future of learning is all about options with greater access and equity. Matt shares how MYX offers an exploratory semester full of unique place-based learning.
Champion the Class of 2021: A Timely Impact Opportunity
#21Champions is about helping students graduate, tell their story, and find great youth leadership opportunities.
New Platform Connects Students To Service Learning, Creates Service Learning Transcript
Although service learning has long been valued in education and the professional world, there has not been a way to document it in the form of a transcript - until now. Introducing Treedom - a service learning platform that empowers high school and college learners to have personalized learning experiences through real world experience.
Green School Infuses Nature-Based Learning For Sustainable Education
Green School incorporates ‘nature-based learning’ model - focused on ‘local to global’ - as means of developing sustainable educational experiences and planet.
How Systems And States Can Encourage More And Better Project-Based Learning
States and school systems can and should support learning that inspires, engages, and empowers learners through project-based learning.
A Platform to Support Competency-Based PBL
It’s hard to support and manage project-based learning in a competency-based environment. In this post, Erik Day shares a look at a platform designed to help.
PBL and Early Childhood Education: The Perfect Match
By: Michael Niehoff. Educator and author Sara Lev advocates that young learners deserve and are prepared for the same rigorous, engaging and meaningful learning that PBL provides as learners of all ages.