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What is a Portrait of a Graduate?

In this article, John Larmer delves into what a Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) is along with its key components. Learn about the challenges and solutions when implementing a PoG and the different ways in which schools and districts are helping […]

How PBL Builds Portrait of a Graduate Competencies Part 4: Communication, Collaboration, Citizenship

This is Part 4 of a four-part series on “Portrait of a Graduate” goals that have been set by many schools and districts. My first post argued that project-based learning is one of the most effective ways to build the student competencies commonly […]

Finding and Developing the Willing

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How Competency-Based Learning Builds 21st-Century Skills

Competencies, future-ready skills, and 21st-century skills all involve students doing something. For the students, these ideas represent the “how” to do something or the skills needed to navigate a situation. For the teacher, these ideas represent […]

Diving into STEM

Integrating STEM activities into the classroom at the beginning of the year helps students get to know each other, promote collaboration, and develop essential 21st-century skills. Here are a few engaging ways you can incorporate STEM into your […]

Project-Based Learning: 5 Tips for Getting Started

Getting started with project-based learning may feel intimidating at first. It is important for students and teachers to start small and focus more on the process rather than the products. Here are 5 tips for getting started with PBL.

For many […]

Embarking on STEAM PBL: A Student's Reflection and Tips for Starting Small

Begin your STEAM Project-Based Learning journey by embracing smaller projects that prioritize skill development through small-scale activities, empowering students to take an active role in their education and exercise their voice and choice.

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Unveiling the Magic: Exploring the Enchanting World of Generative AI

Technology, when it's at its best, is like magic. Arthur Clarke famously said, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." I prefer the science fiction writer Nick Harkaway's version:

New technologies are often on […]

Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBL

Project-based learning grounded in authentic career scenarios is an effective approach for both general and career education.

Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy in which students learn by actively engaging in large-scale […]