Posts about Professional Learning
One District's Approach to Transitioning to an Integrated Approach Through PBL
The motto for the Westminster School District is “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” This motto frames the work of all-district teams, including the Department of Educational Services. “Our goals are
Read More4 Tips for Implementing Project Based Learning in the K-12 Classroom
One of the many initiatives that districts across the U.S. are working toward is the successful implementation of project based learning (PBL). If you are looking to incorporate this
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3 Benefits of Using PBL in a Special Education Classroom
The project-based learning (PBL) trend is sweeping schools across the nation, and my special ed (SPED) classroom is no exception. Students in my classroom have a variety of disabilities, which
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Study Confirms Project Based Learning Has a Positive Impact on How Students Learn Math
A case study conducted by my colleagues and me at MIDA Learning Technologies compared elementary classes that were piloting project-based learning (PBL) against classes that were continuing to use the
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Hands-on Training Model Shows Teachers the Power of PBL
A New Jersey district uses a train-the-trainer model to introduce educators to project-based learning. If you had walked into a Hopatcong Borough School District classroom two years ago, you likely
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Norwalk Public Schools uses Defined Learning to create a launchpad for teachers to get started with PBL
A district leader discusses how they determined the best way to scale PD and prepare teachers to implement project-based learning. “What does Project-Based Learning (PBL) look like for Norwalk?” This
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3 Ways to Prepare Educators to Teach PBL
Passion is a driving force in all facets of life, especially teaching and learning. Learning in Community Consolidated School District 59 (CCSD59) in the Chicago suburbs reflects the actual work
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Guide to Successful Sustainability of a K-12 Initiative
As a new teacher, I remember listening intently to my school leader share new initiatives we would be required to implement. As I feverishly took notes, two veteran teachers looked
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How to be an Award-Winning Teacher
On the first day of school, I issue my students a PASSPORT (which stands for Preparing All Students for Success by Participating in an Ongoing Real-world simulation using Technology) and
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3 Tips on Implementing Project-Based Lessons in Your Class
Think about your job today. Have you ever been given a formal assessment to prove you know the ins and outs of your job? Probably not. In today’s economy,
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