Project-Based Learning

Maegan Brannon
How is technology used in PBL?
Research and Observation
Collaboration and Communication
Performance of Understanding
What does PBL look like in real-life?
As a 4th grade Science teacher, I could have the students investigate how to maintain a healthy
flower garden.
Students will:
Examine soil and plant samples
Research how to grow healthy plants (internet, books, contact local experts, and conduct
experiments)

At the end, students will know that if theyre going to have a garden in real life, they need to read the
directions and know the sunlight and water conditions for their plant.

Other PBL benefits for real-life:

Helps develop critical thinking, writing, and communication skills
Increases motivation to learn
Enhances retention of information
Demonstrates the power of working cooperatively
How can a teacher meet the gold standards of design and practices with PBL?
Attend workshops that help you to see PBL from the students point of view
Be flexible
Have resources and equipment well thought out and ready prior to teaching
Use challenging lessons
Have detailed and accurate plans, criteria is clear, realistic expectations
Give students more control
Have students hold each other accountable
Classroom is a balanced mixture of individual and teamwork time
Give students standard-aligned rubrics
Work with students, and get them to ask questions
Scaffold student learning
Assess students as individuals, as well as, in teams and give feedback
Time and experience