PBLWorld 2020 conference
About PBL World
Now in its ninth year, PBL World brings together more than 1,400 K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school and district administrators for three days of immersive workshops based on the PBLWorks model for Gold Standard PBL. Workshops are designed for educators who are ready to start their PBL journey, or who want to advance their practice.
PBL World is known for its highly collaborative environment. It attracts a vibrant community of educators, who engage in deep, focused work together. The conference also offers thought-provoking keynotes from PBL leaders and student speakers.
About PBLWorks
PBLWorks (the brand name of the Buck Institute for Education) believes that all students – no matter where they live or what their background – should have access to quality Project Based Learning to deepen their learning and achieve success in college, career, and life. Our focus is on building the capacity of teachers to design and facilitate quality Project Based Learning, and on supporting school and system leaders in creating the conditions for these teachers to succeed with all students.
2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact - “PBL World 2020 Moves to New Online Format while Delivering Same Immersive 3-day PBL Experience”
The online conference brought all the elements of PBLWorks’ professional learning to attendees via digital connection and collaboration tools. Educators participated in an engaging, highly interactive Project Based Learning experience, and collaborated in virtual small and large group activities guided by PBLWorks’ expert National Faculty.
The change to an online format is a remarkably smooth one.
PBLWorld online format brings the same features that have made PBL workshops so effective. Led by expert National Faculty, these highly interactive workshops immerse you in Gold Standard PBL. Different format, same experience.
As a bonus, you also get strategies and tools to support online PBL for your students.
Online (2020) Workshop Testimonials
“This was a great training, especially in the middle of a pandemic and in the middle of all of us trying to navigate the online teaching world.”
5th grade teacher, Arizona
“One of the best trainings I have ever experienced”
Instructional Coach, Arizona
“I received a great deal of valuable tools that I can use. I also learned quite a bit of strategies in the event that we start the school year off virtually.”
High School Math teacher, Georgia
“This was one of the most valuable experiences I had in my career.”
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Georgia
“The online space is so different and I have been to many trainings recently via Zoom. This was the FIRST one that I had that felt balanced in the way of learning, process time, collaboration, etc. Thank you for all of the ways you showed us what an online learning environment COULD BE! I am taking a TON of these strategies with me for my teachers!”
Instructional Coach, Kansas
“I learn so much more every time I’m in one of these sessions. It always gets me excited all over again to start the process. With the distance learning going on, [the] online protocols gave me new ideas and even got me excited for that!”
Elementary Teacher, Virginia
"You could not tell that this workshop had rarely been done in a virtual format, in fact part of me still doesn't believe it is. So polished, well paced, and supporting the evolution of thinking processes throughout."
Elementary Teacher, Kansas
“The guided workshop was honestly better virtually than I think it would have been in person. People could easily work and not be interrupted and time management was always on point.”
Elementary Teacher, Florida
“I want to sincerely thank you both for the incredible training the last 3 days. Our district survey had the highest positive feedback I have ever seen in my 5 years in this role! The pacing, interaction, and quality content was exactly what these teachers needed to get started on their journey. I appreciate you taking the time to understand the district prior to the training and the key connections you made in the workshop. I am excited to see how the work rolls out and the impact this approach will have with our students!”
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Iowa
"Level of professionalism, the takeaways and the structure of the workshops and training is so hands-on, it changes your perspective when you are experiencing it first hand! Kudos to your teams!!”
Principal, Arizona
“Not only was this the best PD I have been to online, but it has been far and away the best PD I have ever attended.”
Principal, Massachusetts