Welcome to Buddy Project: The Next Generation of Teaching and Learning

• Where are the PBL Schools?

• There are schools in Indiana, as well as across the country, which are practicing project-based learning. See what they are doing to make learning dynamic.

• Related Concepts and Models

• Learn about various skill sets and educational theories that will help you to develop a PBL plan.

• PBL Project Ideas & Resources

• Here are some project-based activity ideas that you can use to develop into more meaningful project-based learning experiences. Check out these many resources for developing a project-based project.

Learn More About PBL

The Buck Institute for Education

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“...BIE is a non profit research and development organization working to make schools and classrooms more effective through the use of problem and project based learning. BIE creates curriculum and training materials, provides professional development, and conducts and disseminates research.”

Edutopia

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Edutopia is the tangible embodiment of the vision George Lucas Educational Foundation. “Edutopia.org contains a deep archive of continually updated best practices, from classroom tips to recommendations for district-wide change... [Find] practical, hands-on advice, real-world examples, lively contributions from practitioners, and invaluable tips and tools.”

What is PBL?

Project learning, also known as project-based learning, is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing cross-curriculum skills while working in small collaborative groups.

Because project learning is filled with active and engaged learning, it inspires students to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying. Research also indicates that students are more likely to retain the knowledge gained through this approach far more readily than through traditional textbook-centered learning. In addition, students develop confidence and self-direction as they move through both team-based and independent work (Edutopia, 2008).

(2008, February 28). Why teach with project learning?: Providing students with a well-rounded classroom experience. Edutopia. Retrieved January 16, 2009, from http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-introduction.

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