I was heavily involved in the theater departments in my high school and college. While I loved acting, I was also extremely drawn to the light and sound booth. I was taken by our ability to use specific lighting or sound to create a mood for the set or impact how the audience saw the performers.  The more involved I became with PBL, I found that creating the right balance for a project was a key to a successful project for my students (and for me). Just like adjusting the lights on a stage to set the perfect mood, teachers can manipulate various aspects of PBL to create an effective…