Videos
When it comes to PBL, most people ask, "Can you give me an overview? Are there specific examples? Help! Where do I start?" The following videos were produced or selected to help answer those initial questions. We also have a YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/biepbl.
If you happen to come across a great PBL video, then please share it with us by contacting Director of New Media Alfred Solis.
Design Project: How to Charrette
The Salvadori Center in New York take 100 students through an all-day design challenge to redesign Time Square as a pedestrian mall with the help of professional engineers, architects, and designers. [Time: 3:54] Watch the video »
“It really, actually changed my life.”
High school students reflect on their experience of project based learning and describe how they not only learned a great deal of content, but also practiced the 21st century skills needed for personal and workplace success. [Time: 4:00]
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Project Based Learning at HTH
High Tech High CEO Larry Rosenstock describes a vision for educaiton that embraces learning that flows from personal interests, passion for discovery, and a celebration of art, technology, and craftsmanship. [Time: 14:52]
Watch the video »Water Quality Project: Media Saves the Beach
During an interdisciplinary project, High Tech High students use the power of media and the knowledge of scientific data to educate the public about the water quality at local beaches. [Time: 5:32]
Watch the video »Diploma Plus Schools
Diploma Plus Schools are student-centered, project based schools designed for students who have had trouble finishing high school. [Time: 7:44] Watch the video »
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)
The PBL Starter Kit contains BIE's latest guidance for planning & managing projects with planning forms, rubrics, handouts, 6 example projects, and practical advice for successfully running your first project.
