Investigation Matrix

Investigation Matrix

 RESOURCES Investigation Matrix Moving from the challenge to the solution is a critical part of the CBL process, and tends to be the most challenging phase as the learners want to move directly to solutions. If the learners think deeply about the challenge and...
Big Idea: Water

Big Idea: Water

 RESOURCES Return to Resources Big Idea: Water It is a simple fact of life: we need clean water.  We need it to drink, keep clean, generate power, and grow the food we eat. Water is essential to life on earth. We are using up our planet’s fresh water faster...
Creating Groups for Innovation

Creating Groups for Innovation

 RESOURCES Return to Resources Creating Groups for Innovation Challenge Based Learning often includes working in a group* to research a Challenge, and develop, implement and evaluate solutions. When forming groups for Challenges there are benefits and...
One Best Thing Series

One Best Thing Series

 RESOURCES Return to Resources One Best Thing Series Apple Distinguished Educators have produced a series of multi-touch books that spotligt “one best thing” from their school or classroom. Two of the books came from participants in Pilot and Implementation...
CBL and Habits of Mind

CBL and Habits of Mind

 RESOURCES Return to Resources CBL and Habits of Mind Challenge Based Learning (CBL) provides an efficient and effective vehicle for developing successful learning skills and habits. The Habits of Mind represent key attributes exhibited by successful and...