Excellent Resources for Project Based Learning

"Project-based learning is considered an alternative to paper-based, rote memorization, teacher-led classrooms. Proponents of project-based learning cite numerous benefits to the implementation of these strategies in the classroom including a greater depth of understanding of concepts, broader knowledge base, improved communication and interpersonal/social skills, enhanced leadership skills, increased creativity, and improved writing skills. (Wikipedia)"  PBL or Project Based Learning is a method of teaching that has been around for a long time that is getting more and more attention due to all the tools technology leads itself to.  Basically, PBL allows for teachers to "ask" a question that allows students to solve in a variety of a ways using many different analytical methods.  Since, Project Based Learning incorporates a lot of different techniques and tools to use I've decided to create a list of resources rather then just one of sites or apps.

Excellent Resources for Project Based Learning

Definitions/Explanations/Introductions

• What is PBL - Great definition from the Buck Institute from Education (BIE) 
• 7 Essentials for PBL - a top notch list from ASCD

Lessons/Projects

• LifePractice PBL - A fantastic resource created by Kevin Honeycutt & Ginger Lewman that is ideal for K-12 that seamlessly fuses PBL w/ technology and a 21st Century learning environment.
• PBL in Hand - a nice site/lesson created by educational app (Stick Around) creator/educator Tony Vincent
• Lesson Plans - a robust collection of lesson plans from Lesson Planet designed around PBL
• Share My Lesson - Share My Lesson is a free website created by the American Federation of Teachers and TES Connect.

Videos

• Introduction to PBL - a great video from Edutopia
• PBL explained - a excellent video by BIE (Buck Institute from Education)
• Introduction to PBL - a nice resource w/ examples of Project Based Learning by Global SchoolNet

Misc

• Checklists/rubrics - a nice collection of resources to ensure success for PBL
• PBL w/ iPads - a excellent resource w/ list of apps for using iPads w/ PBL
• Cybraryman's Internet Catalogue - one of the best all around places for finding resources on not only PBL but anything
• iPad Bootcamp for Teachers - a nice site for explaining how to use iPads for PBL
• An Inside Look on how PBL Actually Works - a terrific article by Edudemic w/ videos on how PBL is being used in school districts
• Project Based Learning - a great resource on PBL w/ videos, tutorials, rubrics, and more by the New Tech Network