The Web provides many tools that can play a fun and helpful role in Project Based Learning
Project based learning is one of many active learning methods, providing students the opportunity to get actively involved in learning, stepping away from being passive receivers of knowledge. "PBL" often involves groups of students who work on a real-life project.
Here you will find FREE TO USE learning resources that you can use to supplement your own course materials or learning. Some of these are from BC-based projects while others are from Open Educational Resource projects from around the world.
Welcome to PBL-Online, a one stop solution for Project Based Learning! You'll find all the resources you need to design and manage high quality projects for middle and high school students.
Project Based Learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing cross-curriculum skills while working in small collaborative groups. The materials provided in this collection explore research around PBL, showcase proven examples and allow you to learn the steps to develop a PBL curriculum.
The Destination: Problem-Based Learning (DPBL) project at the Experiential Learning Center at Truckee Meadows Community College advocates for and supports problem-based learning in STEM classrooms nationally.
Move from projects to Project Based Learning.
teach concepts not facts
distinguish concepts from critical information - the craft precedes the art - find the right blend between open-ended inquiry and direct instruction
make skills as important as knowledge
form teams, not groups
use thinking tools
use creativity tools
reward discovery
make reflection part of the lesson
be innovative yourself