An Overview of Project-Based Learning

Technology has been the driving force behind the project-based learning movement. Having students immerse themselves in technology and learning deepens their understanding of certain topics. Either the teacher or students will pick a topic to study for the semester. Then they'll spend their time doing fieldwork, such as going on field trips to gather information, talking to community members, and conducting research. 63 The students will then develop a final project and present it to their school, class, or community.

The idea of project-based learning really interests me. I feel like in order for it to work, however, your school and principal has to be behind you 100%. Project-based learning takes time and effort, but the end results are so worth it. Project-based learning prepares students for that thing called the "real world" we keep hearing about. Students learn all kinds of things, from confidence to a wide variety of content knowledge skills.