PBL Blog

Ideas for developing relationships, co-creating norms, practicing protocols and establishing routines, and designing a classroom conducive to PBL.

Four tips for PBL teachers for how to communicate with, support, and involve guest experts in projects.

An instructional coach and a teacher planned projects for 7th and 8th grade, then learned a lesson about what made one much more engaging for students.

What to consider before launching the first project in the school year, and how to build students’ skills to prepare them for PBL.

A PBL teacher suggests what to consider in each of the four phases of a project, and how to scaffold the process for students.

A veteran teacher reflects on why PBL works, especially for unmotivated students, and how she successfully implemented PBL in her first year trying it.

A new resource to support teachers as they travel from PBL beginner to expert.

Why simple “debate” can be problematic; how to structure equitable dialogue; the importance of being courageous.

How a Lego-building activity gives students practice in what it means to think and work in a PBL context.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recommends recent articles, blog posts, research studies, and other resources related to Project Based Learning.