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Beyond the Textbook: Storylines as Catalysts for Authentic Learning in PBL
In project-based learning (PBL), teacher-created storylines are coherent and engaging narratives that serve as the foundation for organizing and guiding the learning experience. Storylines are designed to provide context and
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How Competency-Based Learning Builds 21st-Century Skills
Competencies, future-ready skills, and 21st-century skills all involve students doing something. For the students, these ideas represent the “how” to do something or the skills needed to navigate a situation.
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Building Future Ready Skills through Defined Careers
We continue to hear there is a skill deficiency for young adults coming out of high school and college. Yet, what specific skills are needed and how can learners build
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PBL Pro Tip: How Are Essential Questions and Driving Questions Used in PBL?
Many teachers who use project-based learning use an “essential” or “driving” question to focus a project. But they’re not always easy to create. One theory I have is that,
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The Need for Durable Skills Beyond School
In today’s world, technical skills are advancing faster than ever before. Yet there is a set of very important skills that will last a lifetime. These skills are now
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Planning for the Future: Exploring Careers Through Real-World Learning
The world is constantly evolving and the skills that are in demand now may not be needed five years from now. Jobs are changing, technology is becoming even more advanced
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The Importance of Authentic Teacher Collaboration for Effective PBL Instruction
By design, Project-Based Learning lends itself perfectly to student collaboration. Through all phases of a task, students have opportunities to work together, make decisions, think, and talk about how to
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Embrace Summer Learning Opportunities About STEM
With the school year ending, it does not mean that learning has to stop. During the summer, students and educators have extra time to relax and recharge, but it is
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PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can Collaboration Skills Be Built in PBL?
Even teachers and students who are pretty experienced with project-based learning admit that working in teams can be challenging. Adults, too, find this is true in the workplace. You know
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Essential Future-Ready Skills Developed Through PBL
In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it can be
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