Project Virtual Design | Summary 

Objective:

The Virtual PBL Design Project developed a scalable, hybrid- compatible curriculum for remote learners in 2021–2022, while adheringto legal academic standards and IEPs.

Timeline:

Initial Project Timeline: 12 Months
Actual Project Delivery: 12 Months

The project ran from June 15, 2021, to June 16, 2022, using a rolling wave planning approach. Curriculum development occurred in bi-weekly sprints alongside implementation, allowing the team to adapt to real-time feedback, adjust pacing, and align instruction with evolving student needs while staying on schedule.

Budget:

Initial Project Budget: $140,000
Final Project Spend: $128,200

The project was delivered on budget. Implementation costs totaled $123,200 for staffing and materials. To manage costs, we partnered with local businesses for materials and services, securing discounts through community partnerships and negotiations, maximizing impact while staying within budget.

Challenges & Solutions:

Challenge:  Adapting hands-on project-based learning to a virtual and hybrid format.
Solution: Used rolling wave planning with bi-weekly sprints to develop and test curriculum, integrating tech tools and flexible scaffolds.

Challenge: Aligning multiple stakeholders across a virtual environment.  
Solution: Developed a stakeholder toolkit, held check-ins, and incorporated community involvement into virtual exhibitions.

Challenge: Teachers losing creative autonomy in a standardized remote environment.  
Solution: Provided flexible tools like Nearpod, Padlet, Flip, Edpuzzle, and Jamboard to support interactive, customized lessons.

Project Virtual Design | Artifacts