Project-based Learning

Project-based learning engages students in deep thinking while connecting their learning in the classroom to the world around them.


Rubric

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A good prompt.

A good prompt is worth a thousand words

Five habits of coaches

Five habits of great classroom coaches

Developing Norms for Successful Collaboration during Project-Based Learning

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Project-based learning is digital citizenship in action

Cogs

It's the process, not the product

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Formative assessment during project-based learning

Make Stuff

Develop projects that endure

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What age is best for PBL?

A great project

Eight elements of great project design

Student centered cartoon

Less us, more them. Create student-centered contexts for learning

PBL Wordle

Transform student presentations with feedback and reflection

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Your Team is a Gift

Authentic audiences

Overcoming the myth of "When I grow up"

Implementing PBL with Make It Matter

Implementing PBL with Make It Matter

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Using Restorative Circles to Build Teamwork

Student

Capitalize on the talents of special needs students

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Developing the questions for project-based learning

Professional Development

A project approach to professional development

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Six ideas to get students hooked for PBL

Questioning

Four questions to answer at the beginning of project work

Assess student project work.

Assessing student project work

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Implementing purposeful design projects throughout the curriculum

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PBL Design: From Essential Questions to Authentic Tasks

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Make It Matter! Move from projects to project-based learning

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Supporting PBL in Remote Learning Environments

Connecting Curricula for Deeper Understanding

Connecting curricula for deeper understanding

PBL and Restorative Practices

PBL in Preschool

Reflection

Reflecting on your PBL implementation

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Interview: Mike Kaechele

PBL

Develop drive and mastery by working on projects that matter.

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Implementing PBL in PE Classes

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Student Reflection and Self-Assessment

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Ditmas Trends - Student Thrift Store

Showcasing student work

Showcase student work during project-based learning

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Meet ISTE Standards for Students with a Project-based Approach

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Put ISTE Standards in Action with PBL

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PBL Requires Purpose

Design

PBL success starts with effective design

Authentic Task

How to write a great authentic task

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Get Started with Place-Based Learning

Collaboration During Student Project Work

Get the most out of collaboration during student project work

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Taking a Project-Based Approach to STEM Learning

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Building student questioning skills

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What is PBL and why do it?

Students collaborating

Get students ready for project-based learning

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