Back in the early 1900s, John Dewey promoted the “learning by doing”approach to education, which would later become the foundation of project-based learning (PBL). This framework allows for students to use knowledge from all areas of study to […]
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Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21st-century learning framework: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. But step back for a second and remember why you teach students in the first place–so they can be […]
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Every student deserves to go into the world with confidence and aptitudes needed to face a new life filled with opportunities. As 2018 rolls out, educators are still asking: How will we accomplish that? How can we inspire our […]
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This article dives into the real experiences of three teachers using three different tools, written in their own words.
Written by Sarah, a professional learning coach from Colorado. Sarah’s school has a high population of […]
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’t think of myself as your picture-perfect […]
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Career-connected learning doesn't have to wait until high school! In fact, it shouldn't! Learn how Kankakee School District is incorporating college and career readiness into the classroom as early as kindergarten.
Ask a third grader what she […]
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