PROJECT BASED LEARNING
This section provides articles, resources, and links to support the transition to project based learning in remote environments. Explore the materials below or click here for a PD Menu about this topic.
RESEARCH AND FRAMEWORKS
Links to articles, books, and videos about problem based learning. Great for article chats and book studies.
PBLWorks
Answers practically all of your questions related to project based learning.
Free Ebook from Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy
They break down project based learning into 10 simple steps. Quick read and great for a discussion. Sign up and get a download link.
enGauge 21st Century Skills for 21st Century Learners
Outlines the skills needed to be successful 21st learners. Great for conversations focused on how we can better prepare our students.
ISTE: Empowering Students through Project Based Learning
A teacher’s reflection on their journey to creating more effective project based learning experiences.
Edutopia: 5 Keys to Rigorous Project Based Learning
Well-designed project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to result in deeper learning and engaged, self-directed learners. Learn more about the five core elements of successful PBL.
What is Project Based Learning?
A quick video that summarizing what project based learning is. A personal experience.
John Spencer Blog and Podcast - PBL with Virtual Learning
Explores what it means to create a virtual learning experience in a distance learning environment.
GETTING STARTED
Looking at problem based learning in action. Great for conversations with colleagues or sharing the concept with families.
Edutopia: Ideas and Examples for Project Based Learning
More than 10 examples (videos, blog entries) about problem based learning.
EL Education: Models of Excellence
Created in collaboration with Harvard Graduate School of Education, Models of Excellence is an open resource featuring exemplary pre-K to 12th-grade student work.
Global SchoolNet Archived Projects
A collection of over 2,500 problems for all grade/age levels.
Planning from Scratch
Look towards to bottom of the page to sign up and get the .pdf version of the checklist.
Next Lesson - PBL
Project Based Learning Units of Study to purchase. Costs range from $0 to about $5.99.
17 Ideas of STEM Project Based Learning Activities
Links to resources and projects to help generate ideas. Allow yourself to dream.
Edutopia: Resources and Tools for PBL Start to Finish
Templates and examples of projects in action.
Foundry: Project Based Learning Ideas
Projects that come out of project-based learning classrooms are like snowflakes and fingerprints — no two are ever alike. They may share characteristics, topics, subjects and titles, but they’ll always be different.
PBL Rubrics and Templates
A collection of downloadable rubrics and templates.
50 Ideas - List
A list of ideas that can be used to generate more ideas.
ONLINE TOOLS
Online Tools for planning to support problem based learning.
This browser-based tool introduces a different take on digital storytelling. Users can choose from variety of templates, share visual stories and narratives with a soundtrack in chronological order.
Popplet
A versatile tool for planning that can be used as a mind map illustrated with drawings, photos and videos.
This versatile browser-based tool enables students to combine blogging, videos and photographs on interactive Google Earth and Google Maps.
As the name suggests, this tool is great for mapping out ideas. A good way to start a project is asking driving questions like what is the essence of a project?
Grids are the meeting place for your classroom, your school, your department or any learning community to discuss your Topics.
Have learners create storyboards and cartoons using Pixton.
Should I Download That App? A Ten-Question Checklist for Choosing Tools Worth Your—and Your Students'—Time
This lists of ideas helps us choose tools appropriate for the projects
7 Project Based Learning Tools
Explore tools like Glogster and Pixton.
Some of Our Favorites:
An easy to use online tool that support synchronous collaboration with teachers and groups of students.
A versatile tool used for commenting on any type of media, from videos to photos.
‘Talking photos’, a tool used to record a voiceover for an image in a slideshow format.
A similar tool to FotoBabble. This voiceover tool is excellent for telling stories of a photograph and other visual projects.
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