"These projects are examples of the work that is done at all of the High Tech High Schools. It is our record of what we have done and how to get there. Teachers can utilize this to show off what they have done with their students, and get ideas from others teachers. Students can show their parents and friends the work that they have done, and the community can see how project based learning enables students to do and learn. Please enjoy the projects and videos."
"The projects you will find here have been curated by BIE and were gathered from online project libraries. These projects are meant to inspire your own ideas or may be adapted to fit the needs of your classroom."
Sometimes it is as important to understand what something IS NOT. This animated video provides an overview of Project-Based Learning vs. Project-Oriented Learning.
Example of how Project-Based Learning might look like at elementary school. While no project or PBL school is perfect, this can serve as inspiration for your own practice.
Example of how Project-Based Learning might look like at high school. While no project or PBL school is perfect, this can serve as inspiration for your own practice.
"Looking for tools and strategies for effective assessment in project-based learning? To support you, we've assembled this guide to helpful resources from Edutopia and beyond."
This articles highlights the vital role of the teacher in PBL. While sharing some aspects of traditional instructional practices, Project Based Teaching requires new roles and responsibilities.
This is a great starting point for anyone wanting to gain a basic understanding of Project-Based Learning. It is not only a great resource for teachers, but it is also beneficial for students, parents, and community stakeholders to view.
This is the most viewed TED Talk of all-time, and for good reason. Sir Ken Robinson provides a stunning and articulate call to action for schools to rethink the very nature of learning. This is perhaps one the most powerful arguments for the "why" of Project-Based Learning.