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Project Based Learning: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of a Promising Learning Style
Let’s say that you’ve heard the hype about Project Based Learning (PBL), perhaps tried some PBL ideas you’ve read about, but you haven’t actually
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3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
By Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters | Gettting Smart 2/1/2017 In their mission to prepare every student for college or a career, today’
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STEM is Just the Beginning
The article features insights from three educators emphasizing the importance of incorporating STEM into a comprehensive education. Hear from Superintendent Dr. Ruben Alejandro, English Teacher Lydia Winthrow, and
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STEM and PBL: A Perfect Combination
In today’s educational culture, you would be hard-pressed to find a school that did not count STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) or Project-Based Learning (PBL) as
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How I Expose My Students to the Real World
As a STEAM teacher, I believe it is critical that our students understand and make connections between the classroom and the real world. While not every child aspires
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Teacher Responses that Foster a STEM Mindset
Hovered over a table full of intricately designed gears, lights, and wires, one student looks up and cautiously asks, “What if it doesn’t work?” She’s nervous.
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Why Mr. Johnson’s Classroom Is More Fun Than Yours
Some kids dream of becoming educators and go through school knowing they want to end up back in the classroom. I was not one of those kids. I
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Empowering Learners to Leaders
With so many different tools available to teachers, we can now not only design more engaging ways for students to learn, but we can also give students opportunities
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What is the Difference Between Projects and Project Based Learning?
One area that I have tried to bring into my teaching practice more over the past four years, is Project Based Learning (PBL). When I first started teaching,
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