Problem-Based Learning 

In order to develop an effective Problem-Based Learning (PBL) activity it will be helpful to have a basic understanding of what PBL is as it relates to K-12 education. To help in this process I will be e-mailing everyone in the class five short articles about PBL basics and teaching using PBL methods. Please read at least three of these articles. Once you have completed this please respond to the discussion thread in the 'Discussion Board' of the communication section of the Blackboard. From the reading be sure that you know what a "post-hole" activity is and how it may be helpful to you. Be sure and read and reply to other student's responses. This may help you decide what you may want to do for a final project.

 

Next, please use the classroom examples links below to look at some sample PBL activities. Begin thinking about how you might use similar activities in the completion of your final project.

Examples of PBL Activities

• Classroom of the Future PBL Activities ( Here is some data regarding a NASA image. Subtract 6 hours from GMT or Zulu time to get the time in Omaha, NE as an example. More information is available at this site.)
• Model Programs from the Center for Problem-Based Learning
• Sample lesson based on the America's Farm Site and the possible 'Ask a Farmer' segment (This is not complete, I started this as an example...

 The links below are further resources to assist in thinking about and developing PBL activites.

Problem-Based Learning

PBL Tutorial
Student Tips for Working with a PBL Activity
Helping Students Learn to ask the right question (The Question is the Answer).