PBL Blog

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer argues for more frequent and regular use of PBL across a school and throughout the year, to maximize its impact on students and build an effective PBL school culture.

A list of tech tools teachers and students can use to support each of the 6 criteria in the Framework for High Quality PBL.

Teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member Erin Brandvold explains the benefits of “de-privatizing” practice, for professional learning and promoting a PBL culture.

Getting Smart's Tom Vander Ark argues for PBL units that tackle real-world problems, instead of typical worksheet-based and test-prep instruction.

An excerpt from the book Project Based Teaching, explaining the purpose and structure of a feedback protocol.

A PBL-friendly classroom fosters joy and critical thinking for students engaged in projects. The classroom transforms into a

How to create a PBL culture inclusive to all learners, ensure all voices are heard, and ground PBL instruction in inclusive practices.

PBLWorks National Faculty members discuss how to build students' skills in giving helpful critique, including low-stakes practice sessions and using rubrics with exemplars.

A secondary teacher provides 5 strategies for PBL units, such as leveled texts, graphic organizers, transition words, and text annotation, and more.