Project-Based Learning
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The several video courses on this site provide the in-depth information needed to move into technology-based teaching.
This article describes the process of students’ learning and the depth of their cognitive engagement— rather than the resulting product—that distinguishes projects from busywork. The hypothetical project described in this article was inspired by a real project, “Media Saves the Beach,” carried out by students at High Tech High in San Diego, California. This is a great resource because it provides realistic examples for what essentials are necessary in order to create a Project Based Learning system.
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA’s 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Intel gives information to teachers about how to incorporate technology into the classroom and find which technologies will work well in their classrooms.
A series of STEM problem based learning curriculum and projects funded by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program. Each of the projects are based off of real world case studies, and the website provides videos, syllabuses, and detailed chronological steps for implementing PBL in educators curriculum.
This article highlights a teacher partnership model for professional development that’s effective in building technology, pedagogy, leadership skills, and collaboration practices that support teacher learning.
BIE creates, gathers, and shares high-quality PBL instructional practices and products. Some of the products consist of blog posts, scholarly articles, videos, and other resources such as curriculum guidelines and suggestions. Most resources on this website are free.
The innovation unit in the UK offers ideas and their models on how to provide 21st century learning in schools.
The Da Vinci school offers insight into their school and philosophy and is a great model for PBL education.
New Tech Network provides project based learning videos, rubrics, and insight into their PBL schools
Sam Houston State University provides videos and links on PBL.