A PBL Toolkit

Project Based Learning: Explained. The Buck Institute for Education commissioned the cutting-edge advertising agency, Common Craft, to create a short animated video that explains in clear language the essential elements of Project Based Learning (PBL).

This simple video makes the essential elements of PBL come alive and brings to light the 21st Century skills and competencies (collaboration, communication, critical thinking) that will enable K-12 students to be college and work-ready as well as effective members of their communities.
Project Based Learning - Tips For Building Projects Some quick tips for teachers new to building projects.
BIE's Project Planner Tutorial Learn how to use BIE's Project Planner that creates a simple two-page Project Overview form that can be saved and shared online. http://www.bie.org/project_planner
Project Learning Chapter 2: Plan Begin With The End In Mind
Challenge Based Learning Coming to a school near you - 2009
Think Forward: Assessment Entry Document Entry Document for Assessment Strategies in a PBL environment. Copyrighted by Think Forward: PBL institute.
Project Based Learning in Hand Part 1 Learn how iPod touch and iPad can be used for mobile learning and project based learning.

For a transcript and links to apps and websites, go to learninginhand.com/pbl
MNTHS: "Gilgamesh - Ancient Espionage" Entry Document This is the entry document for a theme-related, multi-disciplinary project involving Ms. Acevedo and Ms. Ehler's World Studies classes, Ms. Davis's Principles of Engineering classes, Mr. Hammontree's Digital Media Literacy and Technology Applications classes, and Mr. Simpson's Final Cut Pro classes.
Project Based Learning 3 teachers talk about how they restructured their day to incorporate project based learning
Crafting POL's Teachers at HTH Chula Vista view video clips and examine a proposed rubric for ninth grade POL's (Presentations of Learning).

http://www.hightechhigh.org/video

http://www.hightechhigh.org
How PBLU Works PBLU provides free online two-week classes and Common Core aligned projects that teachers customize and implement while receiving tips from an experienced PBL facilitator and feedback from the online community.

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