Meeting SEL Through PBL
When it comes to preparing our students for the future, there are many learning activities and digital tools for us to choose from. However, it can be overwhelming
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The Connecticut State Department of Education Selects Defined Learning as Statewide Vendor Partner
CSDE chooses Defined Learning's online curricula to advance equity and accelerate learning in all districts. Defined Learning is honored to partner with The Connecticut State Department
Read moreProviding Career-Based Learning Opportunities in the Classroom
Educators and parents are still in the habit of asking students what they want to be when they grow up. In my experience, students often answer with a
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Engineering All Around: Design Challenges For Every Classroom
Have you ever traveled down the highway and noticed a giant water tower? These elevated, cylinder-shaped structures support a huge water tank that can hold over 30,000
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Engaging Students in PBL During Remote Learning
Imagine the following scenario: your favorite college basketball team is playing in the NCAA finals. They’re even hosting the tourney in your hometown. You’re driving into
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STEM Readiness: 10 Questions That Schools Should Ask Themselves
My almost 9-year old came home from school last week and I asked him the usual questions. How was school today? Did you learn anything fun? He responded
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Using Defined Learning to Empower Teachers to Shift Toward Design Thinking and Authentic Learning
“We have the best kids and the best teachers you’ll find anywhere.” While most people would say this about their schools, Pat Cooney, Assistant Superintendent of Student
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Propelling Forward With a Student-Centered Technology Lens
If there is one thing Tina Henckel, Director of STEM for Norwalk Public Schools in Norwalk, Connecticut knows, it’s how to pivot. Since 2018, Henckel and her
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Fostering Innovation in the Classroom
Marian Wright Edelman started the Children's Defense Fund because she is an American activist for children’s rights. She has campaigned for disadvantaged children, particularly those
Read more3 Tips for Using Defined Learning and Seesaw
Nothing can create more powerful opportunities for your students than combining rigorous content with an engaging student learning system. Seesaw and Defined Learning make a great pair! Here
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