Resources for Project Based Learning
Project based learning encourages students to explore real-world problems and challenges. When actively engaged in project based learning students will obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying while developing other skills. In the process of completing projects, students gain organizational and research skills, develop better communication skills and are encouraged to become lifetime learners.
Research indicates students are more likely to retain knowledge gained through project based learning than through traditional textbook-centered learning. In addition, students develop confidence and self-direction as they move through both team-based and independent work.
Want to learn more?
Edutopia - a great place to start. Includes an online course, wonderful examples and more
Apple's Challenge based learning - includes a classroom guide, research and resources
The Buck Institute- a comprehensive collection of information and resources for Project Based Learning
Project Lead the Way - coming to Putnam County, 2011-2012
Additional Resources
PCSD Wiki for sharing PBL resources http://putnampbl.pbworks.com
Link to Core Curriculum
Feeling overwhelmed? What you can do in five minutes
Putting the pieces together- Classroom instruction that works. Technology tie-ins for Marzano's strategies
A self-paced learning module on Teaching with Projects
Steps to implement a project in your classroom
Success Stories: Encouraging teachers to try a project based learning approach
Getting started - What teachers say about PBL from pbl-online.org.
Kathy Schrock's Blooming Google
Winning projects from thinkquest.org
Harnessing the Power of the Web - A tutorial for collaborative project based learning
Reinventing Project-Based Learning- A popular blog about PBL - There's a book by the same name.
Internet4classrooms.com Search for data sources, biography and inventor topics, subject area topics for development like math, science, and weather, and projects on countries and continents. There are projects for elementary levels as well as project ideas for middle and high school. Also listed are problem based learning topics. Please explore them all! You will find great ideas for PBL learning.
Tools for creating digital content with students
Download free classroom guides from Edutopia
Examples of projects and assets
Digital Stories from students in Scott County, Kentucky
searchable database of projects http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/pbl.html
