An Introduction to Project-Based Learning

Project-based learning, also referred to as project learning, has students exploring real world problems and because there's no real curriculum, as in you have to learn this skill on this day, students are developing skills across all content areas. Because project-based learning requires students to dive deeper into an area that interests them, students are more likely to retain what they've learned. In addition to inspired learning, students are also developing confidence and self-direction as they work individually and collaboratively. Teachers that have brought project-based learning into they classrooms have reported their students' communication skills have grown tremendously from working in groups and talking to people in the school and community. Students are also learning great organizational and research skills. Project-based learning is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom and a great way to have students become experts in technology. Computers, iPads, cameras, and smart boards are only a few pieces of technology you could have your students use.