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Thom Markham, Ph.D., is an author, keynoter, consultant, and a founding father of PBL. He offers world class work to web, online training in PBL for teachers and schools through www.pblglobal.com. Follow Thom Markham on Twitter and sign up for the Online PBL Course Library.

Recent posts

  1. A bronze statue of a man sitting and resting his chin on one hand, known as The Thinker, is displayed outdoors in front of a brick building and leafy trees.Crossing Five Thought Barriers to Discover the Future of LearningEducation seems stuck in the same clichés and stagnation that characterizes current thinkingJul 127 min readThom Markham
  2. A white road sign against a bright blue sky with three black arrows labelled PAST pointing back, PRESENT pointing right and FUTURE pointing straight upThe Evolution of PBLThe history of project based learning runs from Dewey to problem-based medical teaching. What four 2021 studies found.May 24 min readThom Markham
  3. Fourth graders showing parents a power meter on a TV at science night, PBLReinventing PBL to Focus on Human PerformanceProject based learning assessment needs criteria set before the project starts. What a framework and 2021 studies say, and steps to try.Oct 310 min readThom Markham
  4. A white jigsaw puzzle with one piece missing, revealing green grass beneath with a small seedling growing up through the gap, soft daylightWhy PBL Teachers Can’t Be “Trained”Project based learning professional development needs coaching, not one workshop. What recent studies show and what leaders can ask.Jun 218 min readThom Markham
  5. Teachers on a video call building a shared project board, online PBL professional developmentA PBL Professional Development SolutionOnline professional development for teachers works best with coaching, practice and time. What research says and how leaders can plan.May 318 min readThom Markham
  6. Students testing a homemade water filter in a project-based learning classHow PBL Can Fulfill Its Promise to 21st Century StudentsEngaging real issues with real conviction and real consequences creates successful PBLMay 85 min readThom Markham
  7. A person stands on top of a large rock with arms outstretched, facing a dramatic sky at sunset or sunrise, with clouds and distant hills in the background.What Is “High Quality” PBL?Gold Standard PBL gives schools seven design elements for high quality PBL. A 2021 randomized study shows what supported projects can do.Apr 238 min readThom Markham
  8. Man performing steel wool spinning, creating stunning light trails at nightNavigating Chaos – The New 21st Century SkillDeeper learning guided by teachers and personalized by studentsFeb 16 min readThom Markham
  9. Heart and lightbulb speech bubbles merging over students, SEL and PBL togetherSEL and PBL: Let’s Have One ConversationSEL and project based learning together: what CASEL, a PBL trial and a 2019 school study say, set against Thom Markham's three steps.Jan 49 min readThom Markham
Thom Markham

Thom Markham

Thom Markham, Ph.D., is an author, keynoter, consultant, and a founding father of PBL. He offers world class work to web, online training in PBL for teachers and schools through www.pblglobal.com. Follow Thom Markham on Twitter and sign up for the Online PBL Course Library.

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