Project Based Learning

In support of our district's mission, Ludington Area Schools have offered training for teachers through a PBL Academy hosted by Communications By Design in Ada, Michigan. This training has given teachers the resources and support to implement projects in their classes. 

What is PBL? 
PBL, or Project-Based Learning, is more of a "learning-by-doing" approach. According to Breanna Reynolds on Getting Smart, "In a PBL classroom, students are solving problems, participating in simulations, conducting case studies and designing research projects based on different areas of inquiry. Students are encouraged to investigate real-world issues and develop practical solutions in order to inspire change at the local and global levels."  

Participating Teachers:
Hallie Anscombe - 4th grade
Theresa Eriksen - Middle School
Laura Holmes - 3rd grade
Kara Jensen - Middle School
Sarah Kaminski - 1st grade
Rich Kirby - High School
Andrea Knowles - 1st grade
Brenda Massie - 5th grade
Karen Mazur - 4th grade
Bryan Morgan - Middle School
Bekki Moser - 5th grade
Amber Nasson - High School
Hjordis Rivet - 5th grade
Jennifer Rowe - High School
Melissa Russell - High School
Karen Shineldecker - Middle School
Susan Shoup - High School
Ronni Sniegowski - Kindergarten
Stephanie Stowe - Kindergarten
Jennifer Vogel - 3rd grade


In an effort to share out these lessons with other teachers and the local community, feel free to browse the resources below.