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 to do more in the classroom. Students need to be more than just the creators, we […]
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In both math and science, problem-solving is a critical skill. It is a process that students will use throughout their schooling, work life, and beyond. By developing problem-solving skills, our students not only learn how to tackle a math or […]
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The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time.
(CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort to support project-based learning, Defined Learning today announced […]
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There are many ways to provide students with authentic learning experiences in the classroom. We promote student choice by offering a variety of ways for students to show their learning, whether it be through the use of digital tools, or by […]
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By Anne Jolly
Society and industry are driving the push for kids to be creative, innovate, solve problems, and develop solutions. One thing seems notably lacking —what about the impact of the solutions we come up with? Our ability to create, […]
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There are so many options available to facilitate collaboration and communication in classrooms today, that it can be challenging to decide which tool would be the most beneficial. What do I recommend? When I got started, I took […]
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Each month, we list news articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from research reports to […]
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The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiative has been gaining traction in the global workforce and classrooms for the past 10 years. The […]
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By Anne Jolly
"Assessment should be deliberately designed to improve and educate student performance, not merely to audit as most school tests currently do."
- Grant Wiggins
You’ve located and designed STEM lessons. You’ve guided your students […]
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There has been a lot of discussion about how to implement blended learning or how to “flip your classroom.” For some educators, the questions about blended and flipped learning seem to be mostly focused on defining blended learning and implementing […]
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