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Classroom Tools and Activities that Foster Future-Ready Skills
There are so many different ways to get our students involved in learning with the use of technology. When we leverage the technology properly, there really are no limits to
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Differentiating Instruction through Project-Based Learning
Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part blog series on differentiation. By Kelsey Bednar Differentiation is an instructional strategy used at all levels of K-12 education
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What is a Performance Task?
A performance task is any learning activity or assessment that asks students to perform to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and proficiency. Performance tasks yield a tangible product and/or performance
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Establishing a Schoolwide STEM Focus
Learn how an AZ school used the engineering design process to successfully establish a schoolwide STEM focus. Teachers are good at juggling all of the new each year — new admin,
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UbD & PBL: Maximizing the Learning Process
An experienced educator shares insights on the importance of following the UBD framework to effectively implement the PBL process. I have long been a passionate follower of Understanding by Design
Read MoreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of August 2017
By Maggie O'Brien We reviewed the major news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) last month and found five that are exceptionally inspiring and educational.
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6 Reasons PBL is the Pedagogy of Choice for Future-Thinking Educators
By Anne Jolly Half a century ago Project-Based Learning (PBL) emerged as a practical teaching strategy for allowing students to solve problems or do simulations that mimic real life. Today,
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Connecting Families and STEM Learning
Engaging students in STEM learning is critical at school and at home. Here are some helpful and fun ways families can connect with STEM learning to help students learn and
Read MoreAnthony Johnson Brings 'Johnsonville' to Life
By Richard Cheng | THE Journal Great things can come from humble beginnings. Anthony Johnson, a former high school dropout, is a teacher of the year winner in his school district
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STEM-Based PBL Projects at a Glance
STEM and project-based learning (PBL) are closely connected. In fact, well-implemented STEM projects generally require a PBL approach. That leads to this question from teachers, "If I’m doing
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