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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.

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.

description of Apple's challenge based learning environment with examples and links to research. compare to PBL -

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.

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scenario builder in google sites - so temporary

describes how he moved his course from lecture based to using case studies - short read

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.

examples of scenario-based tasks

Challenge Based Learning... is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that encourages learners to leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to solve real-world problems. Challenge Based Learning is collaborative and hands-on, asking students to work with peers, teachers, and experts in their communities and around the world to ask good questions, develop deep subject area knowledge, identify and solve challenges, take action, and share their experience.

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