Project-Based Learning

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems.    http://www.udel.edu/pbl/

What is PBL?

A decent summation of project-based learning from Sacramento State's Internet Masters of Educational Technology

Note: great links and other materials as you scroll down the page

Rubistar4teachers
A great way to build rubrics at many different levels
PBL Checklists
A bit like rubistar for rubric-making, but focused on student products and project-based learning
Blue Web'n
Already-made online web projects typically student-centered and often project-based
Filamentality
A relatively easy-to-use website builder to create online webquests and provide tools for student projects
Irvington Benchmarks
A good description of three different year-long project-based programs (9th, 10th & 12th grade).
 
Springfield SD
great set of links about project-based learning
Examples of Project-based Learning
A great way to learn about project-based learning (if we had more time!)
 
Webquest
Another cool place to create webquests for students
Tracker
Another cool place to create webquests for students
 
A Day with PBL