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How to Design Authentic Project-Based Learning Experiences — PBL

1 min readMar 20, 2026

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This video shows the process I use (and mindset) to design project-based (PBL) learning experiences that are optimal for design thinking integration. Thank you so much for checking out this video. If you are interested in learning more please check the link below to receive free resources that can help you start on your journey of equipping your students with design thinking.

Learn more about these experiences here: lpbeta.org/book

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0:35 Start with the Standards

1:81 Develop a Real World Context/Task

2:35 Develop a Learning Narrative

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4:00 Develop a Learning Plan

4:56 Integrate Assessments

You can watch these videos to learn more about the city plan project. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYyk4fLjIwR956i1EZWlFUIK8pc1G-HOr DT Unit

Project Videos Designing Products and Services for Marketplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypOJ2yfRi1s Designing Festival Floats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAlA-x-m0vQ Nature-Inspired Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRP7g4Sn5Fw Museum Exhibit Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lqLI-bCtgI&list=PLYyk4fLjIwR8zZx5Tb0XeMy4_I6OxvpZm

Here are the resources I cited in this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTqbSGeer117I4l1A520Jiorof7RINusybnM23vXkKb4cBsSHXgo_4m_8qETddxT4LaFrj38YDZezqC/pub

Music from Epidemic Sound

“Torre” by Ch@ntarelle

“Trip” by Siine

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David Lee
David Lee

Written by David Lee

I am an educator who explores how creativity, empathy, and technology can transform learning and our students' lives.