Posts about Career-Connected Learning
Providing Career-Based Learning Opportunities in the Classroom
Educators and parents are still in the habit of asking students what they want to be when they grow up. In my experience, students often answer with a job that
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The Key to Preparing Students for the Future: Early Career Exploration & Experiences
Employability skills — such as problem-solving, teamwork, work ethic, communication, and leadership — have become an essential outcome of classroom teaching and are critical to prepare students for future careers. Career-connected learning
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Introduce Middle School Career Exploration via Project-Based Learning
Student engagement has long been the focus of educators and administrators everywhere. We want to connect with our students. We want to make an impact, to prepare students for the
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Sticking with STEM: Maintaining Hands-On Learning While Virtual
I was recently interviewed on a podcast and was asked how I felt about the changes in education in light of the pandemic. We discussed the fact that a lot
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Career-Focused Project Based Learning: The Ideal Teaching Approach for Career Preparation
Many of today’s students are floundering after graduation without a clear plan and direction for their future. Our current one-size-fits-all curriculum focuses almost entirely on academic courses that meet
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5 Future-Ready Skills PBL can Foster in an Elementary School Classroom
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
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How PBL Transforms the Classroom into the ‘Real World’
Hear how teacher Anthony Johnson transformed his classroom into a project-based learning environment he named "Johnsonville," where students engage in real-world, hands-on PBL. Like most teachers, I don’
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Preparing Ourselves to Better Prepare Our Students
There are a lot of questions about what the world of work will look like in the future. What skills will our students need and how can we best prepare
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Why This One STEM Course Has Four Different Teachers
A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications. What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay.
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3 Teachers, 3 Different EdTech Tools
This article dives into the real experiences of three teachers using three different tools, written in their own words. Tool #1: Edthena Written by Sarah, a professional learning coach from
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