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,
Read moreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of January
Each month, we list news articles on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from research reports to feature stories
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Early STEM Career Exploration
When we were kids we thought about future careers as a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. Maybe we dreamed of being dancers or football players. Today,
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5 ways to use Defined Learning to facilitate remote learning
As schools across the world participate in large-scale remote learning amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, Defined Learning can be helpful to ensure meaningful learning takes place away from
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Using Entrepreneurship to Nurture Creativity and Innovation
Two educators share how they use innovative real-world projects to build entrepreneurship skills and inspire creativity in their students. Let’s change that, shall we? We're
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Defined Helps 4-H Clubs Grow Independent Learners
Even with a century of history behind it, today’s 4-H clubs are strikingly modern. Sure, there’s still a commitment to learning about agriculture, and participating in
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Project-Based Learning Is Just the Beginning
A district is preparing its students for the future by focusing on the skills and connections students will need in their careers. Having a job may seem a
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3 Reasons Why Performance Tasks Are the Best Back-to-School Activities
Performance tasks are a great way to kick off the school year. Explore how performance tasks effectively establish classroom norms, evaluate student needs, and help students review key
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