The Center for Project-Based Learning, launched in 2016, uses over 50 years of WPI’s experience and expertise in project-based learning to support faculty and administrators from colleges and universities around the world in their efforts to implement, improve, evaluate, or integrate project-based learning on their campuses. The Center also supports the continued development of expertise and excellence in project-based pedagogy on the WPI campus. The range of products and services include an annual Institute on Project-Based Learning, custom workshops and seminars, consultations, and project-based learning resources. See more The Mission of the Center is to support and coach higher education institutions and practitioners committed to driving equitable, sustainable, and systemic pedagogical, curricular and cultural reform, through project-based learning (PBL). The Center prepares institutions and educators to offer diverse student bodies multiple, culturally-relevant, project-based learning (PBL) experiences. The Center serves as the hub for PBL in higher education by developing, curating and sharing best practices that advance active, student-centered education for a just, equitable, and inclusive society. Center Impact Report
When the Center started, we were unsure what the appetite would be for learning more about project-based learning. We’ve been delighted that so many faculty and institutions have asked us to join them on their PBL journey. In the spring of 2023 we undertook a review of our operations the past 5 years and are happy to share the report with you. We owe thanks to so many of you and look forward to working with many more of you in the future.

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NEW: Changes to the Institute on Project-Based Learning 

In addition to our traditional team-based approach, we now will support individuals looking to advance their use of PBL.  We welcome PBL beginners and long-time practitioners to join us in a fun and informative learning experience.  You will receive supportive coaching and enjoy opportunities to learn from each other as well as from the expert facilitators and speakers. Learn more here

This year, we are also introducing a special track of workshops dedicated to developing critical GenAI literacy. The workshops will cover some basics of how generative AI systems work, while centering the ethical, social, environmental, and pedagogical issues involved. We view projects as an effective way to introduce students to the complex challenges they encounter when using GenAI, and we hope you will join us in exploring project-based learning in the age of AI! 

Lots to Celebrate as the Institute on Project-Based Learning Turns 10

 

While celebrating 10 years of the Institute on Project-Based Learning, we reflect on the adoption of PBL at WPI, and appreciate the broad benefits it has had for our students and institution, and our joy in sharing our learning with others through the Institute…. Read More

Faculty Fellowship Program Supports PBL Practice

The hands-on nature of project-based learning (PBL) is a big part of why it repeatedly proves to be an effective pedagogical method for student growth and skill building: Students are able to apply skills and concepts from the classroom to real problems, leading to real-world experience and impact. But students aren’t the only ones who benefit from this kind of active-learning approach. 
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