Free Self-Directed Project-Based Learning Tools
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Experiential learning is self-directed, authentic, and personalized, getting learners involved through real-world learning experiences. Self-directed project-based learning, then, is a fantastic experiential learning approach.
These free self-directed project-based learning resources offered by Experiential Learning Depot were designed to help you get started implementing and facilitating self-directed project-based learning at any point, experienced or not.
These free self-directed project-based learning resources offered by Experiential Learning Depot were designed to help you get started implementing and facilitating self-directed project-based learning at any point, experienced or not.
- Digital PBL Planner: The project based learning sample planner includes a year-long calendar with PBL -specific elements that users can drag and drop onto calendar days. The purpose is to help you coordinate and facilitate self-directed project-based learning experiences throughout the session.
- PBL Implementation Spreadsheet: This spreadsheet is specifically formatted to help you implement project-based learning. Use this resource to help you manage student projects and progress through the PBL-specific checkpoints.
- PBL Learning Portfolio: The project based learning assessment portfolio is a one-stop digital slideshow which students build and manage over the course of a session to showcase all PBL learning outcomes and experiences. I offer this to you for free because it is the ultimate end goal for project based learning experiences. The portfolio design clarifies the learning goals and outcomes for students and facilitators.
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1. Free Self-Directed Project-Based Learning Activities Planner
This free sample project-based learning activities planner is a great way to get started on project-based learning. Use it to plan, manage, and organize project-based learning experiences. It includes a full calendar year with interactive pieces, including common project-based learning tasks.
Check out my blog post on implementing the steps of self directed project based learning using this digital PBL calendar. Try out this free video training on the steps of PBL self directed learning as well.
Check out my blog post on implementing the steps of self directed project based learning using this digital PBL calendar. Try out this free video training on the steps of PBL self directed learning as well.
2. Free Self-Directed Project-Based Learning Implementation Spreadsheet
Project-based learning is based around specific elements and checkpoints. You may have several PBL projects going on at once. You might take a student-directed approach, which means you might have 30 students, each with several independent progress going on at a time. In other words, at any given time you may be overseeing or facilitating 100 projects. How do you keep track of them?
With a project-based learning spreadsheet! This free organizational tool is setup to help you smoothly manage projects and monitor progress.
With a project-based learning spreadsheet! This free organizational tool is setup to help you smoothly manage projects and monitor progress.
3. Free Self-Directed Project-Based Learning Assessment Portfolio
Throughout the course of project based learning activities, students gather evidence of competence, skills, and content knowledge. Students add learning outcomes to a project assessment portfolio - activity rubrics, learning reflections, images of a project final product, and more.
For help using this resource, head to my blog post and watch a free video training on developing project based learning portfolios.
For help using this resource, head to my blog post and watch a free video training on developing project based learning portfolios.
4. Mini-Course: Get Organized for Student-Led PBL in Your Classroom or Homeschool
Before diving into student-led project-based learning you'll want to get your ducks in a row! Get organized and prepared now to save so much time and energy later. This self-paced mini-course will help you do just that. The course includes:
- 5 Short Video Trainings + Actionable Steps
- A Checklist
- Certificate of Completion