Why project-based learning?
Improve students’ critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills
Connect your standards to real-world, high-interest topics
Engage students in deep, rigorous learning
Improve student engagement and motivation
Increase student achievement
Increase your sense of accomplishment and satisfaction as a teacher
How do PBL SERVICES work?
During live sessions, participate in activities and discussions with other educators
Leave each session with practical strategies and targeted feedback
Between live sessions, navigate 2-3 hours of self-paced content and incorporate strategies and feedback into your planning
Meet virtually with our expert coaches for 1:1 support, brainstorming, and feedback
Attend 3 days with other educators at our fabulous instructional learning center in West Michigan
Food (including lunch) and beverages are provided throughout the day
Learn from our expert PBL facilitators as well as in-depth discussion and collaboration with other educators
Experience classroom-ready activities to incorporate into your unit/project
Explore and incorporate ideas in whole-group learning and activities, small group discussions and protocols, and individual building and planning time
What will you learn FROM OUR PBL COACHES?
- Learn 3 PBL frameworks that include components for a successful project
and steps to plan and implement. - Explore many examples of PBL projects across all grade levels and content areas.
- Experience over 15 different PBL protocols and strategies for collaboration, feedback, project management, and more!
- Build a complete PBL unit/project with collaboration and feedback.
- Implement projects and units during the year with on-demand support from our team.
HERE'S WHAT OUR TEACHERS SAY
Loved actually doing and seeing the activities in action and not just reading about them.
I thought that the training was well organized. The balance between work time and discussion was excellent. Every activity serves a purpose.
Before the training I had no idea how to create a PBL unit. Now I know how to create one, and I feel that I can do the next one on my own!
I have always been a project person, but now I feel I can plan them in more meaningful, purposeful and effective ways.
The collaboration with various grade level and subject areas is amazing for the creative process. It is also a very safe and encouraging environment. Lending to me taking risks and feeling confident about my ideas and project.
The three days flew by. I was engaged in the training. Usually I zone out and find other pressing things to work on. The info in this training pertains to me and I will utilize it often.
I love the way the workshop teaches you a strategy or part of a PBL lesson and then gives you time to work. Although pushing me outside my comfort zone at times, I liked all of the opportunities to get feedback, resources, and suggestions.
Ready to join us at the PBL Academy?
To view available dates and locations and sign up to attend, click “Register Now”.