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Andrew Miller from the Buck Institute shares some criteria for assessing project-based learning effectively.

Anyone else interested in blended learning? This site does a great job explaining how to effectively incorporate PBL in a blended or online learning atmosphere.

Provides great instructional strategies for different types of differentiation in PBL.

Great ideas on effectively keeping the students engaged and on task.

Nice reference. I have bookmarked this, so I can consult it in the future. Thanks!

Interesting article about and App called ClassDojo. It's simple to use and effective.

This article provides another overview of PBL with some research supporting the use of PBL in schools.

"In this new column, Jane L. David shares with readers what research says about the effectiveness of current education reforms."

This article from 2007 discussed the effectiveness and implementation of different inductive teaching methods to include problem-based learning and project-based learning.

Tony Vincent's website with tips and examples of using PBL with handheld computers and devices. "Be inspired to bring project based learning into your classroom, learn strategies for creating effective driving questions, and see how an iOS handheld can play a role in the planning, research/investigation, and presentation of projects."

Three primers for project based learning: Crafting Questions That Drive Projects, Investigating Authentic Questions, and Creating Products to Show & Share Leanring.

Great article from Edutopia on how to integrate PBL effectively

One of the important parts of PBL is technology but we have to remember to teach our students to use it effectively. Common Sense Media provides some great free resources to help with digital literacy and citizenship instruction.

Florida Virtual Schools (FLVS) has recognized the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL), and has been working to incorporate this transformative teaching strategy in its online courses. PBL has become increasingly popular in education as more classrooms K-12 incorporate it with their course material, similarly online learning as also assumed an increasing role in K-12 content delivery.

Research behind the effectiveness of PBL

Blog post providing some practical suggestions on how to streamline collaboration in project planning.

This looks to be a good resource for K-12 inquiry-based projects that focus primarily on math and science (though there are connections to social studies and language arts). It is searchable by grade and subject.

Ways to ensure that PBL is effective

A great starting read into PBL that aligns nicely with BIE (authors are from the BIE). The example outlined is relatable!

Great article! Helps teachers focus on what project-based learning really means.