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What is Student Agency?

The term student agency relates to the student having an active role in their learning through voice, and often a choice, in the process. Project and problem-based learning

4 Ways to Leverage Technology to Enhance the Learning Experience

Technology creates many opportunities for teachers to provide innovative learning experiences for students. An even greater benefit is that these learning experiences can take place regardless of the

Enhancing Teaching and Learning with eLearning Videos

In a world that has been taken over by social media outlets and video-sharing platforms, it makes sense for teachers to capitalize on students’ interest in digital media.

School District U-46 Adopts Defined STEM to Reach Project-Based Assessment Goals

The Illinois district aims to use performance tasks to encourage student growth and assess students’ understanding of standards-aligned learning. (CHICAGO, IL) November 1, 2017 —Defined Learning today announced

12 New and Noteworthy Products at TCEA 2015 - Defined Learning

TCEA 2015 took place from February 2nd to the 6th in Austin, Texas. It was five days packed with educational sessions and an exhibit hall with 450 companies

PBL and the Common Core Standards

Ten years ago, a groundbreaking event occurred in the K-12 education arena. The Common Core Standards introduced a set of clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should

Supporting STEM Learning Through Literacy

The residents of Marveltown were used to unusual inventions. They embraced wildly innovative ideas and their town reflected the unusual creations of those in the town. Some of

Strategies that Help Students to Dream and Innovate

Dream and innovate - these are goals that I set for my students. Finding opportunities for them to realize these goals has grown complicated because, as educators, it’

3 Tips for Shifting to a Student-Centered Classroom

The article advocates for a student-centered approach in education, offering three tips for implementation: starting to learn with your students, allowing students to go at their own pace,