An education model for project-based learning using ability map in various target products

A project-based learning (PBL) education model that consists of three meta models, i.e. a resource pyramid meta model, an education process meta model, and an ability mapping meta model is proposed in practice. Most features of the model support various products such as the system software, web application, IoT program, and multimedia contents. Even if PBL products differ among the PBL education classes, fair student evaluations can be achieved because the meta models are dependent only on the maturity levels of the student abilities, and not the quality of the final products. In addition, the model was constructed based on empirical data of previous PBL projects. Based on this model, we conducted PBL classes in 2018 and 2019 at a university. The projects were focused on a business web application, project mapping system, programmable drone, and dynamic movie changing system. The students increased not only their programming techniques as novice members but also their project management techniques as team leaders through the four different projects conducted during the PBL classes. As a result, the teachers were able to fairly evaluate each student even though the final products of the PBL classes differed. At the same time, the students were able to grow as project managers or program specialists that they selected.