The 6 Step Process of PBL: Step 3 Solution Research

PBL Simplified Videos

Now that you can see Project Based Learning as a great instructional model for your learners, how do you get started? Many new educators align with the ‘why’ of Project Based Learning, but then get intimidated when it comes to the first day and initial implementation....

How do I create Benchmarks for a PBL?

PBL Simplified Videos

Have you ever had a learner or group of learners present and you think, “How in the world did you make it this far and have so little to present?” Or maybe this is a fear of yours that is holding you back. Benchmarking can be a real confidence booster for facilitators...

Benchmarks: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Project Based Learning

BACK TO PROJECT BASED LEARNING BLOGS By: Meganmarie Dennis, Middle School PBL Facilitator Magnify Learning Facilitator Let me let you in on a secret…my first few PBL projects…probably not the best projects in the world.  I strove to have all the pieces...

Standards-Based Grading-Assessment in PBL Series Part 3 | Episode 7

PBL Playbook Season 1, PBL Simplified Podcast

 “The only way to change the culture is not to change the culture, it’s actually to change the task. If you can change the task, then the culture will actually start to shift […] With standards-based grading, the task is about progress.” — Michael McDowell,...

Assessing 21st Century Skills-Assessment in PBL Series Part 2 | Episode 6

PBL Playbook Season 1, PBL Simplified Podcast

“One of the biggest things is letting people know that a lot of the assessments that they already have they can use throughout their project. They don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” — David Ross, Global Education Consultant & former CEO of the Partnership for 21st...