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7 Ways Hands-On Computer-Science Learning Prepares Students for the Future
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 13% growth in computer and IT occupations between 2020 and 2030. Yet many students — especially those in underrepresented groups — are not given the
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Preparing Students for the Future: 3 Essential Skills
As educators, we have had to adjust our methods and choices in digital tools throughout our careers for many reasons. Besides what we have experienced in the past few years,
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Engaging Students in Civics Education Through Project Based Learning
Almost everyone in this country wants students to gain more knowledge of civics. Across the political spectrum, it is generally agreed that students need to know how the government works
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Fresh Ideas for A New School Year
Getting back into the routine of a daily schedule can be tough at the start of every new school year. After a summer break, making a shift in routines, the
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PBL in the New School Year
The start of each new school year is a great time to try out some new methods and digital tools that can help amplify learning while also focusing on the
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2 Key Ingredients for Making Transfer Matter for Kids
COVID was a vivid reminder to all of us that we simply can’t keep the real world out of the classroom. Nor should we try. The more we design
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The Project Habit: Striking the Right Balance of Habits in PBL
In my third year of teaching science to sophomores, I had likely accrued 300 hours of designing projects. Through my project-based learning (PBL) courses, I learned that a great project
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Back to School: Focusing on SEL and Our Wellbeing
It has been a challenging couple of years for all of us. We’ve all had to adjust in our personal lives as well as professional lives. The routines we
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Defined Announces Computer Science Curriculum Solution for K-12 Schools
Defined launches new computer science curriculum resources to create opportunities and expand career pathways for all students. CHICAGO, IL (Tuesday, July 20, 2022) — Defined, the leading online provider of project-based
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Making Rigorous PBL by Design Doable
It is difficult to accept that the best learning road is slow and that doing poorly now is essential for better performance later. It is so deeply counterintuitive that it
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