Project-Based Learning

This period of remote teaching is a good time to start using project-based learning, which encourages authentic work and creativity.

This challenging time provides an opportunity for students to work on real-world problems they see every day.

When students engage in PBL, they should gain skills that will help them solve a wide array of problems, not just the problem at hand.

In planning project-based learning units, teachers can maximize students’ time together by focusing on collaboration and feedback.

The open-ended work in project-based learning can help students explore issues that matter to them.

It’s actually a good time for challenging, independent projects. Here are some of the steps you should consider as you prepare your students to get started online.

The National Geographic Society has a five-step PBL model and resource library to foster deep learning whether students are in school or at home.

Student collaboration is a hallmark of project-based learning, but it can be tricky to manage online. Here are some basic strategies for helping students work together.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.

Project-based learning units that include different disciplines allow students to apply what they learn to new situations, leading to deeper learning.

Tips and projects that teachers can share with parents and caregivers to guide children in any grade through project-based learning—with or without technology.

The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.

The book “Teaching for a Living Democracy” shows teachers how to use project-based learning to prioritize student voice and drive deep learning.

Students take responsibility for their learning and develop solutions for complex problems when their research paper becomes a PBL unit.