2. Definition
Students learn and develop their skills
by actively finding the solution to a
real-world question or challenge
through exploration and investigation
of the topic.
3. Importance
Allows students to develop knowledge by
thinking through real-world problems
Promotes 21st century skills, such as:
◦ Problem solving
◦ Collaboration
◦ Critical thinking
◦ Communication
◦ Creativity
◦ Innovation
4. Role in 21st Century
21st century education revolves around
technology
Critical thinking in school prepares students for
the growing amount of project-based careers
Technology is easily incorporated into projects in
the classroom
Role of technology: By teaching tech. through
PBL, students will have tools for future education
and careers
5. Example
Videos – show what students know through tech. rather
than pencil and paper
Podcasts – encourages quieter, auditory learners w/out
pressures of being in front of class
Slideshare – provides an easy/free way for all students
to share and view work
Blendspace – can combine different parts of project into
one
Wiki – allows students to share and view their work and
can be used in and outside of the classroom
6. Arts and Bots
Prime example of project based learning
Used technology to incorporate many different
subjects and types of knowledge
Example: After students read a book, they will
create a robot that reenacts the conflict and
resolution of the book
◦ This method incorporates technology in their learning
unlike traditional methods, such as book reports
◦ Allows them to use critical thinking skills by figuring
out how to create the robot and express, in their own
vision, the conflicts presented in the book
7. Conclusion
Project based learning plays a key
role in 21st century learning and
technology, as it prepares students to
think critically and expand their
knowledge by making their own
discoveries and solutions to
challenges.
8. Works Cited
Project Based Learning (2015). In
Edutopia. Retrieved April 17, 2015, from
http://www.edutopia.org/project -based-
learning
What is Project Based Learning (PBL)
(2015). In BIE. Retrieved April 17,
2015, fromhttp://bie.org/about/what_pbl
