Project-Based Learning

Teaching Opinion 30 Leaders on the Successes and Challenges of Project-Based Learning
The Getting Smart team is working to support high-quality project-based learning (PBL), and we recently asked learning experts what's working in PBL and what needs to improve. Here are their collective responses.
Tom Vander Ark, November 17, 2016
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12 min read
Teaching Opinion Designing Infographics for Change (Video)
Note: This page previously hosted content from the Teaching Channel.
Teaching Channel, November 16, 2016
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1 min read
Teaching Opinion Teachers Deserve Project-Based Preparation
In our latest publication, we discuss how reorganizing preparation and development around PBL will help to ensure that teachers are better prepared to help students prepare for future success.
Tom Vander Ark, November 16, 2016
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2 min read
Teaching Opinion Embracing the Hard Parts: 8 Video Resources for Authentic Learning Design
Following up on its framework for project-based learning, Next Generation Learning Challenges suggests video resources teachers can use to implement projects in their classrooms.
Contributing Blogger, November 9, 2016
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9 min read
A young white school boy sits with his Black teacher in a one to one reading session. He reads to her and is smiling clearly enjoying the book. The teacher is smiling too. In the background a diverse group of kids sit around a classroom table.
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Teaching Project-Based Learning Tied to Improved Problem-Solving Skills
Research on one program providing resources for teachers using project-based learning suggests it might help with problem-solving.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, November 4, 2016
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2 min read
Teaching Opinion Hard to Do Well: Project-Based Learning and Authentic Learning Design
A framework developed by Next Generation Learning Challenges can make project-based learning into a "whole-game" learning experience.
Contributing Blogger, November 4, 2016
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5 min read
Teaching Opinion Teaching Civic Engagement in the Digital Age (Video)
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Teaching Channel, November 2, 2016
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1 min read
Mathematics Opinion Can a Math Curriculum Audit Improve Student Achievement in Math?
Integrating standards with project-based learning at Capital City charter school.
Jal Mehta, October 17, 2016
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5 min read
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Cultivating Curiosity by Deliberately Teaching Students How to Ask Questions
One critical skill to help students become lifelong learners and innovators is that of question formulation.
Andrew P. Minigan, October 7, 2016
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7 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Using National Parks to Teach Global Competencies
How to take advantage of our national parks, monuments, memorials, and more to develop 21st century skills in students.
Linda Rosenblum, September 29, 2016
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9 min read
Teaching Opinion Solving the Project-Based Math Conundrum: The Multidimensional Math Classroom
A mathematics teacher at High Tech High describes how project-based learning can work effectively in math classrooms.
Contributing Blogger, September 28, 2016
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5 min read
Teaching Opinion Designing Meaningful Adult Learning Experiences
An experience of project-based learning--and reflecting on it--helped teachers at High Tech High understand not only the what and how of the project, but also the why.
Contributing Blogger, September 26, 2016
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5 min read
Teaching Opinion A Way to Ensure High-Quality Project-Based Learning for All
The Buck Institute for Education is launching en effort to develop guidelines for effective project-based learning.
Contributing Blogger, September 23, 2016
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3 min read
Teaching Opinion Preparing Teachers for Project-Based Learning
One important aspect of teacher preparation today is project-based learning (PBL). Here are five reasons we feel teachers should be PBL prepared and five key practices of a PBL teacher.
Tom Vander Ark, September 21, 2016
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7 min read
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