Most examples reviewed in the literature are of student teams with a faculty tutor. With the computer it can be individualized or used to link groups studying different aspects of a problem. The time factor is dependent upon the nature of the problem, the time available, and how well students are given directions. It requires any and all data sources. Reports from students and tutors at Southern Illinois University and University of Delaware PBL webb sites, individuals begin PBL with attitutes ranging from excitement to skepticism and end with mostly excitement, though a few report that traditional methods of instruction and learning are still essential components of learning.
Good example involve interacting systems questions ranging from nature to business.
For example, students investigated California ocean communities to gather data. Most example reviewed by this group were from medicine. Southern Illinois University Medical School uses it to provide clinical cases evaluation problems for medical students. The result of these activities is that students produce answers to real world problems. It also dependents upon the compatibility of faculty.