Project Based Learning (PBL) and Games Based Learning GBL
We have been beginning to use PBL and GBL in our classes. Check out this link for 20 tips for successful Project Based Learning: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-pbl-project-based-learning-educators-andrew-miller
Here is another link explaining PBL in practice: http://cell.uindy.edu/PBL/whyusepbl.php
Click on the pages in the drop down menu to see some examples of how our students have been using Minecraft in the classroom to create imaginary worlds. Minecraft has been proven to be an excellent learning tool for many subjects, including Maths, History and Literature.
Here is another link explaining PBL in practice: http://cell.uindy.edu/PBL/whyusepbl.php
Click on the pages in the drop down menu to see some examples of how our students have been using Minecraft in the classroom to create imaginary worlds. Minecraft has been proven to be an excellent learning tool for many subjects, including Maths, History and Literature.
An inspiring explanation of Project Based Learning by Stephen Collis:
A television newsclip about this PLB program on the new
The teacher is outlining his ideas here about effective Project Based Learning. Quite radical, but very interesting.