PBL and Equity
Project- and Problem-Based Learning: Whose Problem Is It?
A report on the PBL World keynote address by a leader of Big Picture Learning, calling for educational equity and authenticity to students' lives.
PBL Blog
General PBL
3 Ways to Ensure Project Based Learning Accelerates School Transformation
Author Grant Lichtman on how to avoid 3 pitfalls that could make PBL "just another piece of curriculum."
How-to Tips and Tools
The Power of Professional Presentations
A PBLWorks National Faculty member explains why making a presentation is an important skill, and offers advice for teaching students how to do them well.
How-to Tips and Tools
4 Guidelines for Facilitating Rigorous Kindergarten PBL
4 tips for finding authentic ideas for kindergarten projects instead of relying on fictitious simulations.
PBL and Equity
PBL for Equity & Inclusion of Students with Learning Disabilities
A case study of Warren New Tech High School which successfully include students with disabilities in their PBL program.
Project Based Online Learning: Meeting the Challenge
PBL is likely an ideal model of student-centered learning for blended and online environments.
Projects in Action
The “Living Is…” Podcast Project: Connecting Hamlet to Our Lives
Students create podcasts to answer the driving question, inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet: What is the difference between living and existing?
How-to Tips and Tools
Roles in PBL: 3 Approaches For Organizing Group Tasks
One of the easiest ways to structure work is to provide roles for students during the project.
Gold Standard PBL: Teaching Practices
Deeper Learning Performance Assessment Resource
The Performance Assessment Resource Bank curated by the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) is a useful place to start.
How-to Tips and Tools
3 Ways to Manage the Messy Middle of a Project
After the entry event to launch the project, it’s time to start managing the workflow. And that’s where things can get a bit tricky.