Group items tagged

ran by librarians with a policy that won't list non-kid friendly sites, doesn't charge, and links subjects that may be controversial

Studies have proven that when implemented well, project-based learning (PBL) can increase retention of content and improve students' attitudes towards learning, among other benefits. This PBL research review explores the vast body of research on the topic and helps make sense of the results.

This article discusses what project based learning is. It also mentions learn outcomes and keys to project learning success.

#pbl # edtech

This article discusses the role of student characteristics in project based learning. It talks about the findings of research that conclude on the effectiveness of project based learning.

Definition of surface web

This resource is to help prevent student plagiarism, an important aspect of any researching.

EEBO is a digital archive of scanned-in images of nearly every English/British work written between 1473 and 1700. It is a good example of an archival/primary source website.

CiteULike is a site used to not only find scholarly articles, but also to connect and collaborate with others who are researching the same topics. You can connect with other people who have related searches and can join groups about the topic that you are researching. You can create a library of your findings so that they are all in one place, so it is a good example of a social bookmarking site.

This is a research review of product based learning. It is a 5 article series used to inform the public about the benefits of project based learning. It defines project based learning, shares some of the possible outcomes, recommends components for successful PBL lessons, and informs us about the best practices to use regarding problem based learning.