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Start the New Year with STEM!
As we continue to seek ways to best prepare students for the skills that they need to be successful in the future, it's important that we are not
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Incorporating Career Relevance in the Classroom
For almost a decade I’ve started the school year by asking my urban elementary students to draw a picture of what they think a scientist does at work all
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PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can You Promote Student Reflection in PBL?
Reflection is, unfortunately, one of the first things to go during a busy project when a teacher is first learning how to juggle all the moving parts. Projects can feel
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PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can You Make a Project Authentic?
Authenticity has long been associated with project-based learning. We often hear about projects that are “real-world” and “applied learning.” Authenticity is one of the six criteria in the Framework for
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Fresh Ideas for the New Year
The start of a new year is a great time to t hink about the progress we have made so far this year and consider trying some different methods and
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The Top 10 PBL & STEM Education News Articles of 2022
This year marked the first return to normal schooling since the pandemic with most districts back to in-person learning. It continued to be a challenging time for educators, but through
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PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Are Student Questions Used to Guide Inquiry?
One of the most prominent features of project-based learning is inquiry. However, I’ve seen that the concept of inquiry and how to manage it is one of the most
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Boosting Student Engagement and Curiosity
As educators, we need to be comfortable with taking more risks in our classrooms. Whether we dive in and try new ideas, bring in new digital tools, or shift to
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Students Leading PD, a Powerful Shift in Learning
As I dive back into my imperfect journey of writing, I will attempt to capture a shift in learning that I hope all of you experience as soon as possible.
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STEM is for Everyone
She may be the granddaughter, niece, and daughter of a math teacher and the twin sister of a math/science-oriented brother, but Jennifer Donais, K-8 STEM Coach at Amesbury Public
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