History
IMSA established PBLN @ IMSA to engage in PBL research, information exchange, teacher training and curriculum development in K-16 educational settings. This work is supported through the generosity of the The Harris Family Foundation and The Hitachi Foundation.
Neison Harris of The Harris Family Foundation gave the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) a challenge grant to create PBLN @ IMSA. Harris said he is happy to have provided venture capital for the PBLN @ IMSA: I am captivated by this highly promising teaching strategy, and am particularly pleased to support such a visionary institution committed to serving not only its own students, but also educators and students throughout the state and the nation.
Recognizing the power and potential of problem-based learning and the central role of PBLN @ IMSA in connecting and mentoring individuals interested in PBL, The Hitachi Foundation has provided financial support for the creation and continuation of a nationwide network of PBL practitioners. This grant supports a broad vision of networking that includes:
- Person to person connections at conferences and institutes,
- An internet listserv to facilitate day to day dialogue among practitioners,
- A multidimensional PBL webpage
- PBL NET start-up and continuation support,
- Publishing support for The Problem Log, and
- Hosting the PBL Forum at the ASCD Annual Conference.
Contact Us
PBLN @ IMSA is always looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested in working with and learning about PBL. If you are interested in finding out more about PBL, or would like to become more deeply involved, please contact PBLN @ IMSA and consider taking part in one of our many programs. We are glad you visited our web site, and hope you found it to be useful and informative. Please fill out a feedback form if you have comments or questions about our site. Thank you!
- General Information
- Illinois Problem-Based Learning Network
- Neison and Bette Harris Institute for Problem-Based Learning
- ASCD's Problem-Based Learning Network
- PBLN @ IMSA K-16 Dialogue List
- PBLN @ IMSA web site feedback
General Information
If you would like to know more about PBLN @ IMSA or PBL in general, contact:
PBLN @ IMSAIllinois Mathematics and Science Academy
1500 W. Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5957/6
pbl-info@imsa.edu
Illinois Problem-Based Learning Network
The Illinois Problem-Based Learning Network (IPBLN) is sponsored by the PBLN @ IMSA and supported by the Illinois State Board of Education through their Center for Scientific Literacy. IMSA and ISBE have convened a select group of Illinois educators from across the state and the disciplines who are committed to the advancement of the habits of mind which contribute to scientific literacy through classroom applications of problem-based learning.
This program highlights the strengths of the PBL and scientific literacy connection; nurtures an ever expanding network of Illinois educators knowledgeable in PBL; and offers opportunities for future involvement in - or leadership of - other state-wide efforts.
If you would like to learn more about the Illinois Problem-Based Learning Network, please visit IPBLN's web site or contact:
Debra GerdesProfessional Development and Research Coordinator, PBLN @ IMSA
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
1500 W. Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5957/6
dgerdes@imsa.edu
Neison and Bette Harris Institute for Problem-Based Learning
The goal of the Institute is to provide educators hands-on experience as PBL learners and designers. Participants receive instruction and mentoring in designing PBL curriculum and developing implementation strategies from experienced PBL educators while engaging in guided practice and dialogue with fellow participants. If you would like to learn more about the Neison and Bette Harris Institute for Problem-Based Learning, please visit this informational web page or contact:
PBLN @ IMSAIllinois Mathematics and Science Academy
1500 W. Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5957/6
ASCD's Problem-Based Learning Network
ASCD's PBL NET is a network of educators from varied contexts and levels of education united by a common interest in problem-based learning. PBL Net values PBL as a natural organizing center for curriculum coupled with an instructional strategy.
If you would like to learn more about the Problem-Based Learning Network, please visit PBLN's web site or contact:
PBLN @ IMSAIllinois Mathematics and Science Academy
1500 W. Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5957/6
pbl-info@imsa.edu
PBLN @ IMSA K-16 Dialogue List
PBLN @ IMSA K-16 Dialogue List is for educators and anyone interested in PBL at the K-16 levels, for any discipline area. PBL is a curriculum development and instructional system which simultaneously develops both problem solving strategies and disciplinary knowledge bases and skills by placing students in the active role of problem-solvers confronted with an ill-structured problem that mirrors real-world problems. If you would like to learn more about the PBLN @ IMSA K-16 Dialogue List, please visit this informational web page or contact:
PBLN @ IMSAIllinois Mathematics and Science Academy
1500 W. Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5957/6
pbl-info@imsa.edu
Web Site Feedback Form
Many hours were spent designing and redesigning the PBLN @ IMSA web site to best serve you. If you have any comments or suggestions about the content or design of this site, we would love to hear from you via our web feedback form.