Below are resources for my PBL sessions at the Annual Conference for Middle Level Educators. 

Session: Crash Course in Calibrating #HQPBL

Friday Nov 8, 1:45 – 2:45 pm, Delta Lobby A, SL23 – Table O

Analyzing HQPBL

1. Defining HQPBL: Lenses for viewing projects 
2. Modified Atlas protocol 

What do you see? (1 min) 

What does this suggest? (1 min) 

What are the implications for our work? (2 min) 

What PBL isn’t

http://www.jeffrobin.com/what-pbl-is-not.html

http://files.ascd.org/pdfs/onlinelearning/webinars/webinar-handout1-10-8-2012.pdf

Additional Resources

• Keep it Real with PBL by Jenny Pieratt https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/author/jennifer-pieratt
• Courses by CraftED: PBL e-courses https://www.coursesbycrafted.com
• PBL articles: https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/08/5-steps-for-sustaining-pbl/
• PBL Resources: https://craftedcurriculum.com/project-based-learning-ideas/
• Steps to take with your Staff:https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/03/scaling-high-quality-pbl-3-steps-for-defining-quality-with-your-staff/, https://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/03/scaling-high-quality-pbl-3-steps-for-defining-quality-with-your-staff/
• PBL Playbook for Principals: https://www.coursesbycrafted.com/pl/112967

Steps for Scaling and Sustaining PBL 

1. Narrow down your definition of HQPBL—-> Just do ONE thing well
2. Lay the foundation—-> Standards, authenticity, assessment 
3. Give it a whirl!
4. Girl, reflect your face!
5. Look at student work
6. Did I mention reflect?—-> Refine 

*Download session PPT HERE——> AMLE Crash Course

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Session: Mythbusting PBL ​

Thursday Nov 7, 1:45 – 2:45 pm, Delta Lobby A, SL13 – Table K

The Article that Inspired it all!: http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/aug18/vol60/num08/God-Save-the-Routine.aspx

Collaboration Resources:

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol14/num22/3-steps-to-supporting-the-crusade-for-better-student-collaboration.aspx

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2018/06/07/3-steps-to-successful-student-collaboration/

https://craftedcurriculum.com/video-quick-tips-for-student-collaboration-in-pbl/

Download my collaboration planning form HERE

Final Product Resources:

Management Resources:

Webinar on differentiation and PBL IRL with Newsela: https://go.newsela.com/Making-PBL-Work-IRL-On-Demand-Content-b.html

https://craftedcurriculum.com/video-strategies-for-classroom-management-in-pbl/

E-course: https://www.coursesbycrafted.com/differentiation

Assessment and other dirty words:

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2018/01/30/pbl-assessment-dirty-words/

Planning a project with standards and assessment:https://www.coursesbycrafted.com/PBLCertification 

*Download session PPT HERE