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Great article, really makes you think

This document is a resource produced for Instructors and Coordinators related to the National Academy Foundation. It is a comprehensive overview of PBL that highlights the difference between activities vs. projects. It clarifies what PBL is vs. other forms of learning, and identifies what needs to be in place in order to complete technology-based projects. The use of Project-based Learning in the classroom also allows for the promotion of 'best practices' for classroom instruction as identified by the Foundation. The article clearly distinguishes between projects vs. activities. Types of work are presented, along with best opportunities to use PBL. The importance of many conditions being in place to support PBL cannot be underemphasised; as these may include the classroom and school environments, the community as well as parent involvement. The article presents published evidence and research that support Project-based Learning and the inquiry process. Many of the resources presented also include links to various groups and agencies that promote PBL, including The Buck Institute and the George Lucas Educational Foundation mentioned by Peter Skillen during our course on January 18th. The article discusses good project design including six powerful features of PBL (The Six A's) that should be present in all good projects, and concludes with a page of key student scaffolds to ensure project delivery. An aseptic, fact based article, but full of good, clear examples and links.