Archive
This research archive provides a collection of past research (most from before 2006) that continues to inform our work today. These include archives of PBL-related studies dealing with practices -- including use of technology to support teaching and learning, as well as other tools and professional development. We also provide links to archived studies of outcomes related to PBL use and syntheses of PBL-related research.
A Review of Project Based Learning (2000) (Prepared for The Autodesk Foundation)
Thomas, J.W. (2000). Prepared for The Autodesk Foundation, San Rafael, CA.This review was prepared for The Autodesk Foundation and examines… more...
Problem Based Learning: Modifying the Medical Model for Teaching High School Economics
Maxwell, N.L., Bellisimo, Y., & Mergendoller, J. (2001). Published in The Social Studies, Vol. 92., No. 2., pp. 73-78. Problem… more...
Managing Project Based Learning: Principles from the Field
This investigation sought to describe the classroom management techniques used by teachers who were expert in the use of project… more...
Problem Based Learning in College Economics
Smith, T. & Ravitz, J. (2008). Problem Based Learning in College Economics. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12(1). 22-28. It assesses the… more...
Comparing Problem-based Learning with Traditional Instruction: Focus on High School Economics (2003)
(in Korean) Mo, K., & Choi, Y. (2003). Comparing problem-based learning with traditional instruction: Focus on high school economics. Theory… more...
Evaluating Implementation and Impacts of Problem Based Economics in U.S. High Schools (2005)
Ravitz, J. & Mergendoller, J. (2005). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal, Canada.… more...
Understanding the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning in New York City High School Economics
Moeller, B. (2005). EDC/Center for Children and Technology. Poster presented in: Ravitz, J. (2005). Assessing implementation and impacts of PBL… more...
Demystifying Data about Technology Impacts in Schools
The purpose of this document is to help educators communicate effectively about the impacts of their technology use. It presents… more...
Balancing Teachers’ Willingness to Change with Classroom Realities
A statewide evaluation in Idaho addressed whether teachers changed in teaching philosophy and technology skills following summer in-service workshops and… more...
Opportunity One: Technology Initiative Evaluation for the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation
In making investments in Idaho through the Opportunity I initiative, the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation has acknowledged the hopeful… more...
Cool Tools
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PBL Handbook ($35)
The PBL Handbook gives an overview of PBL, explains how to design and manage successful projects, provides sample rubrics, forms and handouts, and describes five example projects.
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PBL Starter Kit ($24)
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