Summer Retool #2: Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Action

PBLWorks by the Buck Institute for Education Website: PBLWorks Description: A comprehensive resource for PBL, offering tools, resources, and professional development opportunities for educators. Edutopia: Project-Based Learning Website: Edutopia PBL Description: A rich collection of articles, videos, and case studies on PBL, including practical tips and success stories from classrooms around the world. PBL Online…


  1. PBLWorks by the Buck Institute for Education

    • Website: PBLWorks
    • Description: A comprehensive resource for PBL, offering tools, resources, and professional development opportunities for educators.
  2. Edutopia: Project-Based Learning

    • Website: Edutopia PBL
    • Description: A rich collection of articles, videos, and case studies on PBL, including practical tips and success stories from classrooms around the world.
  3. PBL Online

    • Website: PBL Online
    • Description: A platform providing PBL resources, including project examples, planning guides, and assessment tools.
  4. High Tech High

    • Website: High Tech High
    • Description: An educational organization focused on PBL, with extensive resources and examples of student projects.
  5. The Buck Institute for Education: Free Project Search

    • Website: BIE Free Project Search
    • Description: A searchable database of free PBL projects suitable for various grade levels and subjects.
  6. Project-Based Learning: Real Questions. Real Answers. How to Unpack PBL and Inquiry

    • Author: John Larmer and Suzie Boss
    • Description: A practical guide for educators looking to implement PBL, with answers to common questions and real-world examples.
  7. The Project-Based Learning Handbook

    • Authors: Thom Markham, John Larmer, and Jason Ravitz
    • Description: A step-by-step guide to PBL, including project planning, execution, and assessment strategies.
  8. EdTechTeacher: PBL Resources

    • Website: EdTechTeacher PBL
    • Description: A collection of PBL resources, including lesson plans, project ideas, and technology integration tips.
  9. Twitter Chats and Hashtags:

    • #PBLChat: Join the conversation with educators discussing PBL strategies and experiences.
    • #EdChat: A broader educational chat where PBL is frequently discussed.
    • #SummerRetool: Share your retooling journey and connect with other educators this summer.

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