Hands-on doesn’t automatically mean engaged. In project-based learning, engagement has to be designed from day one. Start with a strong hook, help students understand the major concepts, bring in experts, let them develop something that matters, and give them a real audience for their work. I break down the full process in my Edutopia article: #ProjectBasedLearning #PBL #PBLplus #StudentEngagement #Teachers #JorgeDoesPBL