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5 Social Distancing Group Work Strategies
Most students are back to in-person learning with some social distancing rules in effect. Wearing a face mask, staying six feet apart, and not sharing materials make group work and
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Inspiring Distracted Students by Making Lessons More Epic, Practical and Relevant
In this 6-part series, I'll be sharing best practices and advice from educators that I interview in my fifteen-minute online Bam! Radio Podcast; Practical PBL Strategies. My second
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The Top 10 PBL & STEM Education News Articles of 2021
2021 has been another challenging year for educators, but through those challenges, inspiration, and dedication prevailed. Below are the top ten most inspiring and educational articles that were written on
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Simplifying STEM Instruction
In this 6-part series, I'll be sharing best practices and advice from educators that I interview in my fifteen-minute online Bam! Radio Podcast; Practical PBL Strategies. The Need
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Teacher Tips on Grant Writing
It may seem intimidating to write a grant but there are many that are simple and rewarding. My favorite place to get grants is Donors Choose. This site was created
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Practical PBL Strategies: 3 Ways to Improve PBL Assessments
In this 6-part series, I'll be sharing best practices and advice from educators that I interview in my fifteen-minute online Bam! Radio Podcast; Practical PBL Strategies. My first
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STEM and Sports
What makes certain baseball bats hit the ball farther than others? What material is put inside elbow pads and knee pads to prevent injury? Why does the shape of a
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Problem Solving and STEM
Throughout the course of the day, teachers ask students to solve lots of different problems. Some problems may be small, while others may require multiple steps. Sometimes problems can be
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How PBL Aligns with Effective Teaching Frameworks, Part 2: Planning
In my last post, I made the case for easing teachers into the shift from traditional teaching to project-based learning. I discussed the alignment between project-based teaching and the frameworks
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John Larmer Joins Defined
John Larmer brings two decades of PBL expertise and leadership to Defined NORTHBROOK, Illinois, November 9, 2021— Defined today announced that as it continues to build on its momentum as
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