Welcome to PBL Future Labs

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence with Project-Based Learning for Teachers/Administrators and for Students.

We offer expert assistance in two key areas:

For teachers and administration:

  • PBL x AI Guidance: Receive expert support in designing, implementing, and managing AI-integrated academic-aligned Project-Based Learning frameworks.

  • PBL x AI Student Portfolio Development: We guide educators in implementing portfolio development strategies as robust, alternative assessment methods to product-based assessments, showcasing authentic student growth.

For students:

  • Building Foundational AI Literacy: We help students understand what AI is, how common tools work (and their limitations), and the importance of using them ethically and responsibly in their academic journey.

  • Developing Critical Digital Citizenship: Students learn to safely navigate online spaces, evaluate the credibility of digital sources (including AI outputs), understand media construction, and protect their digital footprint.

  • Empowering Digital Creation & Communication: We support students in effectively utilizing digital and AI tools to conduct research, collaborate with peers, and create diverse forms of media for their PBL projects and showcase portfolios.

Workshops

We deliver specialised training for staff and leadership teams.

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Long Term School Coaching

We partner with school administration and teachers to integrate AI in education through project-based approaches.

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Our Consultants

We offer a professional support network for highly specialised consultants who wish to implement Project-Based Learning with AI in education.

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Leading our strategic vision is Phillip Alcock (CEO). His diverse background, spanning 20+ years in creative industries, 10+ years in IT, and direct experience in teaching and consulting, enables him to skillfully integrate efficient AI strategies with proven learning methodologies like Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipalcock/

Guiding our creative and pedagogical direction is Thom Markham, PhD (Creative Director). A globally recognized authority on Project-Based Learning (PBL), positive psychology, and global education entrepreneurship, Dr. Markham is committed to re-imagining learning. Having impacted over 6,000 teachers and 400 schools globally, Thom ensures our initiatives are rooted in powerful, research-backed pedagogy aimed at fostering student agency and well-being.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-markham-ph-d-5292213/