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.
Global Education For All
By: India Hui. Thrival Academy offers study abroad and global education to students from all backgrounds, particularly students from underserved communities, to open their minds to the many possibilities for their lives they may have never even considered before.
Achieve Better Learning: Utilize Curiosity to Stimulate Brain Function
By: Denise Ahlquist. Nurturing curiosity stimulates overall brain functioning, which research shows will help students learn across the curriculum and throughout their lives. Learn more here.
What Do You Think About CTE?
Career Technical Education has come a long way in the past few decades, preparing high school students of all ages for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers they can begin quickly after graduating.
Smart Review | Is There PBE In Your Water?
Teacher and parent Andrew Larson takes advantage of his family's vacation to do a fun product review and get in some place-based education practice that could benefit his biology classroom.
Key To Prep: The Science of Teams
As managing projects and working in teams becomes a priority learning outcome in schools, it's important to understand several important group dynamics that can ensure a team is successful.
3 Ways to Prepare Educators to Teach PBL
By: Dr. Art Fessler. For project-based learning to reach its full potential, teachers must learn to step back and be facilitators in the classroom. Here are my three best practices as a superintendent to effectively support educators in a PBL environment.
Deeper Learning: What We Know So Far
Teaching that focuses on the development of the six deeper learning competencies yields increased graduation rates, more engaged thinkers, and increased equitability in opportunities to access high-quality learning experiences. Learn more here.
Getting Students Ready for the Gig Economy
Recent findings on the effects of the sharing economy are driving home the need to engage students in project-based experiences. In this post, we look at why.
Project-Based Learning Q&A
At a recent conference we collected a few questions about project-based learning (PBL) that we didn’t get to address, so here are some solid answers and great examples to keep the conversation going.
PBL World Educators Focus on Process
PBL World is a community of dedicated educators from around the world coming together, creating and growing a path forward for themselves and ultimately the students they serve. Here, we look at some of the key takeaways from this year's conference.