5 Characteristics Of Project-Based Learning That Works
Aligned thinking, rich inquiry, authenticity, autonomy, and meaningful assessment are characteristics of project-based learning that works.
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A Great Tool For Planning Global & Collaborative Project-Based Learning
A Great Tool For Planning Global & Collaborative Project-Based Learning by TeachThought Staff From a press release WASHINGTON, DC—January 12, 2016— How do the traits of hummingbirds, geckos, and other animals help scientists design robots? What can bird’s nest soup tell you about Chinese culture? How do images, color and text work together to communicate ideas that can change…
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The PBL Mindset For Leadership
PBL processes have to be embedded in the school culture in ways that strengthen and support the work of teachers and students.
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Project-Based Learning: Inside The Life Of A Project
Project-Based Learning: Inside The Life Of A Project by Terry Heick At some point, I saw “the life of a project” diagram on pinterest, and thought it did a brilliant job of capturing the emotion of teaching and learning through projects. So I took the idea, attributed to Maureen McHugh, and applied it to education. You…
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Digital Project-Based Learning: 7 Tools for Student Collaboration
Seven Tools For Student Collaboration In Digital PBL by Rob Sabo Education today often requires extensive collaboration between students and faculty. Team assignments are an excellent way to improve learning and help students develop the communication tools necessary to thrive in the workplace. Choosing the right tools for small group collaboration is crucial for facilitating…
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7 Essential Ingredients Of Project-Based Learning
Student voice and choice, publishing, and a driving question are some of the essential ingredients of project-based learning.
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12 Timeless Project-Based Learning Resources
From YouTube to Edutopia–and of course, TeachThought–this post includes 12 timeless project-based learning resources for the classroom.
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11 Steps Of Effective Project-Based Learning In A Blended Classroom
Student-to-Material Interaction: Effective PBL Learning In The Online Or Blended Classroom In part 1 of this 6-part series, Thomas Stanley looked at an overview of blended learning, specifically the critical interactions of a blended learning model. In part 2, he looked specifically at student-to-student interaction, and the reality of synchronous and asynchronous access. In part 3, he looked at…
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Students Eloquently Discuss The Shifts Of Project-Based Learning
The Shift Toward New Learning Goals They start out in their English class with The Paperboy, a 1995 novel set in the southern United States that explores themes of betrayal, justice, and tolerance. Their goal, given by their teacher, is to uncover a truth about racism. While this part of the assignment–a multi-layered project–is teacher-directed,…
