View Seminar: On Demand: Project Based Learning (PBL) (Creating PBL Experiences)
| Seminar Name | On Demand: Project Based Learning (PBL) (Creating PBL Experiences) |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | Project-Based Learning is an engaging, student-centered instructional approach. This two-day seminar will provide a foundational understanding of the PBL model from the Buck Institute of Education. |
| Seminar Full Desc | Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that engages students throughout the learning process. In this learning opportunity, participants will learn the fundamentals of PBL including key components such as student voice and choice, driving questions, assessment in PBL, and managing a project. |
| Seminar Date | 05/29/2026 |
| Opening Time | 8:00 am |
| Closing Time | 11:30 am |
| Last Day To Register | 05/28/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | K-12 teachers |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | -The Creating PBL Experiences provided educators with a hands-on opportunity to design and refine project-based learning experiences using the PBLWorks (Buck Institute) framework. Participants, ranging from beginners to experienced practitioners, engaged in guided planning to develop strong driving questions, map out clear project pathways, and incorporate strategies that enhance student engagement and support effective classroom management. Throughout the day, emphasis was placed on embedding meaningful formative assessments to monitor student progress and ensure mastery of content by the end of each project. Collaboration and resource sharing allowed participants to strengthen their project designs and leave with practical, standards-aligned plans ready for classroom implementation. |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | -Participants will be able to design a clear and compelling driving question that aligns with standards and promotes student inquiry.
-Participants will develop a structured project pathway using PBLWorks resources to guide students from launch to final product. -Participants will identify and embed engagement and classroom management strategies to support productive, student-centered learning environments. -Participants will integrate formative assessment practices throughout a project to monitor progress and provide timely feedback. -Participants will apply PBL design principles to create or refine a standards-aligned project plan that supports mastery of content and skills. |
| Work Summary | -Explored the core principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL) using frameworks from PBLWorks/ Buck Institute.
-Engaged in guided planning sessions tailored to both beginners and experiences PBL practitioners. -Developed and refined driving questions to anchor authentic, inquiry-based learning. -Mapped out project pathways, including key milestones, scaffolds, and student deliverables. -Examined engagement strategies to enhance classroom management and promote collaboration. -Embedded formative assessments to check for understanding and ensure students meet project goals. -Collaborated with peers to share ideas, receive feedback, and strengthen project designs. |
| Assessment of Learning | -Participant discussion and project sharing. |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | -Online evaluations. |
| Needed Changes | -N/A |
| Next Steps | -N/A |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Andover Central School District |
| Location | Andover Central School |
| Site Status | On Demand |
| Duration | 3.5 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Held |
| Workshop | On Demand: Project Based Learning (PBL) |
| Starting Registration | 7:30 am |
| Credit Hours | 3.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 517 - Model Schools |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Kristy Watson |
| Seminar Id | 11647 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
- Pedagogy
Facilitators
Districts That Can Send Participants
- Andover Central School
Districts That Are Paying For Participants
- 11647-4
Districts That Are Paying For Facilitators
- 11647-4
Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice