Introduction to Project Based Learning (PBL) Process

I created this video overview of PBL for the teachers at my school. We implemented a new program in the elementary school that uses this effective teaching approach.

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Here are some video examples of PBL projects we have done so far:

Update #1:
I want to mention that the Kindergarten Driving Question was changed during the year. Instead we came up with, "How will you, as an engineer, create a Rube Goldberg machine?" It remains motivating and interesting, and requires core knowledge, but also easier to understand and a little more open-ended.

Here are some of the other driving questions we've asked our students:
- How can we help our school become environmentally-friendly? (Kinder)
- How will you create a nature-inspired tool that can be used during a family activity? (1st Grade)
- How can you, as IDEO Toy Lab inventors, create a toy for kindergarten students? (2nd Grade)
- How can you develop a city plan that will improve the local community? (2nd Grade)
- How can we as architects, design a schoolhouse for a specific region? (3rd Grade)
- How can you as engineers design and create an “Apple” recording device for ELLs? (4th Grade)
- How will you prepare yourself to become a NASA Martian? (5th Grade)
- How will your team of game designers create a Breakout EDU game specifically for younger students? (5th Grade)
- How will you as environmental engineers, design, build and market a product that helps the environment? (5th Grade)

[primadonna]

This was really helpful! I'm about to go into my first year of teaching and will be using PBL, but I have no experience with it. Thanks for helping me understand the process!

[berianmissions]

How can l effectively use PBL in teaching my student ( PBL concept of )

[tcish]

Great job! Although, I'm not sure that driving question can be used for kindergarten students ...

[mikeregalado]

This is a great introductory video on PBL. It is a great reference for parents that might be skeptical. I have been teaching for 12 years, and using PBL for 4 years now. I am happy to answer any questions that anyone might have.

[yolandaguerrero]

Thank you for this informative presentation on PBL.

[AnywhereMath]

I love your new logo and intro! Nice job!

[missjanechai]

this is so helpful and informative! do you teach kindergarten? i'd love to discuss what PBL looks like in kindergarten...would you be willing to share?

[luisfernadoramosdiaz]

where can i get more specific information? i would really like to ask you many questions.

[teacherjay]

Very nice. I'm planning to apply PBL in my class this semester.

[bettyjosutton]

I thought the video made a lot of sense because my mind span is very short yiit is scary

[juanjbrieva]

I'm wondering how could I apply this to Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

[Vanibel]

Unfortunately, the book PBL 101 Workbook is no longer available. If you click the address below you'll see the following message: "The product you have attempted to access either does not exist or has been discontinued." :(

[lukiyovista]

How much training did you have before implementing this in your classroom? Thank you.

[c.juonatak]

can you send me the source of the book that you used ? ( PBL 101 Workbook)