PBCL in an Information Technology Class

Resource for Grades 11-12

PBCL in an Information Technology Class

Media Type:
Video

Running Time: 0m 38s
Size: 2.4 MB

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Source: Making Learning Real: "John Magill's Classroom"


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WGBH Educational Foundation

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WGBH Educational Foundation

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National Science Foundation

For Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), student teams must develop and present solutions to real-world challenges. In this video from Making Learning Real, IT students use PBCL processes and tools to explore a business problem and put forth possible solutions. The instructor serves as a facilitator, supporting students as they create networking plans for a new retail store. While solving this problem, students also develop their teamwork skills.

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In Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), students develop solutions to real-world problems by following a defined process.

The instructor identifies and presents a real business problem to students. The students then work in teams to define and analyze the problem. They research options, identify challenges, and develop a solution to present to the instructor.

The instructor acts as a facilitator, overseeing but not interfering with the students’ inquiry processes. This forces students to rely more on teamwork, giving them a real-world professional experience.


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  • PBCL provides students with experiences that may happen in the real world, such as team members not doing their jobs. Can you think of other experiences PBCL teamwork might give to students?
  • PBCL originated in two-year colleges’ technical education programs, and secondary schools have also applied the methodology with success to a wide range of STEM content. What sorts of challenges do you think there would be in facilitating a PBCL project in your school?

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