• PBL Checklist for Teachers and Coaches

    Develop Initial Project Proposal

    • Explore the and consider how your project idea connects with the PBL design elements.

    • Open the and save a copy for your specific project plan.

    • Review the additional project planning guidance below on this page and the LIFT and LAND pages on the PBL Toolkit website.

    • In your Project Planner, complete Sections 1-4. Keep in mind you do not need to have all the answers at this point. 

    • If helpful, share your proposal with colleagues and potential collaborators for feedback.

    • Share your proposal with your building administrators (principals, department leads) for feedback and discuss scheduling, funding, risk management, or other steps needed to move forward.

     

    Revise and Complete Project Plan

    • Revise Sections 1-4 of your Project Planner to reflect further thought and the feedback you received on your proposal.

    • Review the "LIFT" page on PBL Toolkit website.

    • Complete Sections 5-6 of your Project Planner.

    • Map your next steps and a timeline (a template is provided at the end of the Project Planner template).

    • Share the plan with your collaborators for input on next steps and to clarify roles and responsibilities.

    • Share the plan with your building administrators for input on next steps and timeline and to discuss resources and ongoing coordination.