Project-Based Learning
Welcome to a Project-Based World (A 5 Minute Commencement Speech)
The life contrasts observed on a recent school tour in Silicon Valley inspired this five minute commencement speech around the good news, bad news and recommendations for the next generation as they join an increasingly project-based world.
5 Power PBL Examples: Makers, Muppets and More!
It’s a project-based world. Personalized project-based learning transforms students. Here are five examples of student projects that are transforming student learning.
What’s Next? Personalized, Project-Based Learning
There are several challenges faced when trying to execute project-based learning well. Here are 10 next-gen schools blending the best of personalized learning and project-based learning to address these challenges.
5 Ways to Encourage Inquiry-Based Learning
By: Kristine Scharaldi. Here are five strategies for teachers that encourage inquiry-based learning and provide ways for all students to be actively involved in the classroom.
Managing Collaboration in the PBL Classroom
By: Jennifer Isbell. As they prepare next-gen students for an unknown future full of rapidly advancing technology, teachers must find ways to inspire and instill the collaborative process to help them succeed in a world that values teamwork abilities.
Reflect versus Critique in the PBL Classroom
By: Amber Chandler. In the PBL classroom, it's important to clarify the difference between "reflection" and "critique" as students look back on their work, and give them separate time for both.
Blended, Project-Based and Social Emotional Learning at Thrive Public Schools
A San Diego school gives visitors a glimpse of the future of learning--blended, personalized and competency-based.
Embracing Failure as a Necessary Part of Deeper Learning
By: Loretta Goodwin. In order for deep learning to occur, everyone needs to be reassured that there will be moments of failure. These need to be acknowledged, embraced and worked through as they are part of the process of creating innovative learning environments for all students.
4 Ways to Use Project-Based Learning to Support English Language Learners
A growing number of educators are using innovative project-based learning approaches to teach English through content and through the use of comprehensible input. Leading educators explain why and how they are doing this in classrooms across the United States.
Going Public: The Power of Local, Community Partners in PBL
By: Mike Kaechele. Deciding on the right public product that is authentic to students can be one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of designing a gold standard PBL project. A way to avoid this is to start with an excellent, local partner.