Problem+Based+Learning

**Problem Based** (Challenge Based) **Learning**
=a.k.a. PBL=

Clear Targets
I can:
 * develop a clear understanding of problem-based learning and clarify vocabulary issues, such as problem vs. project, that often cause confusion.
 * explore examples of PBL (problem-based learning) integrating technology.
 * identify and write driving questions for PBL.
 * identify technology appropriate for a PBL.
 * design and share the plan for a complete PBL technology integrated lesson.
 * produce a scoring guide and exemplary student product for the lesson designed.

PBL is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems (Duch, 1995). The process can feel very different for teachers! Instead of starting with a standard and designing a lesson around it, teachers will start with a problem, concern, or challenge that is real and relevant to their students. The students will choose the method and media to attempt to solve the problem. Multiple standards are incorporated into the lesson and the solutions presented by the students show mastery of those standards.

PBL lessons are often long term or multiple class period lessons that provide students with opportunities to collaborate with peers, work through the problem based process, and perfect their projects. When a teacher facilitates a well organized and meaningful problem-based lesson, students find the process relevant and rigorous. Often, teachers find that the quality of student work far exceeds expectations! The possibilities are limitless and the rewards infinite!

Today's Meet Discussion Board || **PBL Plan Explained** || **PBL Rubric** ||
 * **PBL Plan Template**


 * Some resources linked below are the work and property of Buck Institute.**

PBL Project Search
[|BIE Project Search]

Here are several articles that may help explain PBL-

University of California, Irvine

Edutopia-The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Resources for Getting Started with Project- Based Learning

Here are websites that list pbl lesson plans or other helpful information-

@http://pbl-online.org/video/video.htm - videos for each step of the process

http://averitt-5-moorestem.wikispaces.com/Catapults

@http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/

RESOURCES FOR TRAINERS

The Differences Between Projects and Project-Based Learning - Article with comparison chart

//Five Actions to Big6 Problem-Based Lessons Using Graphic Organizers// - This webpage matches Big6 Skills with steps of creating a problem-based lesson and offers graphic organizers to serve as scaffolds for each stage of the lesson.





(To Tell or Not To Tell)

//**Examples of PBL Lessons by Grade Level**//
PBL - HS - Intro @PBL - HS - Step 1

@PBL - HS - Step 2

@PBL - HS - Step 2b

PBL -Intermediate - HS Grades

PBL - Elem - Intermediate Grades

PBL - Elem - Intermediate Grades (2)

PBL - Elem - Primary

Online Resources For Use with PBL
Math Virtual Manipulatives STEM the CMCSS Way Web-based Collaborative Writing Tools Close Reading with Technology Text-based Writing with Technology

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