In the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, a room awash with morning light buzzes with ideas and innovation. Three young visionaries—Carlos, Isabella, and Sofia—are in the midst of crafting their food truck dream. Inspired by the real-life […]
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With several years of experience integrating AI into my teaching practice, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring a variety of tools and learning about options that are applicable to all grade levels and subject areas. AI is something that all […]
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In project-based learning (PBL), teacher-created storylines are coherent and engaging narratives that serve as the foundation for organizing and guiding the learning experience. Storylines are designed to provide context and purpose to the project, […]
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We continue to hear there is a skill deficiency for young adults coming out of high school and college. Yet, what specific skills are needed and how can learners build those skills in a meaningful way that will help them find their purpose and […]
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Many teachers who use project-based learning use an “essential” or “driving” question to focus a project. But they’re not always easy to create.
One theory I have is that, unlike other aspects of PBL, coming up with an essential or driving question […]
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In today’s world, technical skills are advancing faster than ever before. Yet there is a set of very important skills that will last a lifetime. These skills are now deemed “Durable Skills.” These skills “include a combination of how you use what […]
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The world is constantly evolving and the skills that are in demand now may not be needed five years from now. Jobs are changing, technology is becoming even more advanced and careers that exist today may not be needed in the future. And on the […]
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Even teachers and students who are pretty experienced with project-based learning admit that working in teams can be challenging. Adults, too, find this is true in the workplace.
You know the challenges: personalities clash or there’s baggage from […]
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By design, Project-Based Learning lends itself perfectly to student collaboration. Through all phases of a task, students have opportunities to work together, make decisions, think, and talk about how to best achieve project goals. Shouldn’t that […]
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In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it can be a struggle trying to determine […]
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