Posts about Professional Learning
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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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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Teacher's Best Practices for PBL
Project-based learning (PBL) is a trend that’s spreading faster than a wildfire during a drought. Why? Because research on PBL proves that it increases student engagement and achievement, and
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Hands-on Professional Development: The Key to Helping Educators Develop PBL
A New Jersey superintendent shares her successful strategy for introducing 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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How District Leaders Are Revamping the Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for the Real World
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from the July issue of Tech & Learning Leader As a futurist and innovator, Tim Brown looks at emerging technologies such as
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Differentiating Instruction through Project-Based Learning
Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part blog series on differentiation. By Kelsey Bednar Differentiation is an instructional strategy used at all levels of K-12 education
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How Consistent Collaboration Among Teachers Fosters Effective STEM-Based Instruction
A STEM education consultant explains how consistent collaboration among teachers can foster effective STEM-based PBL instruction. I entered the teaching profession directly from working in a virology lab. Every day
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How Prosper ISD uses Defined Learning to help students deepen understanding of career pathways.
Imagine if a district had a chance to build their schools from the ground up knowing what they do today about how to create an environment that optimizes learning. At
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5 Elements of a Successful STEM Initiative
Working with a number of school systems around the country, I have witnessed a number of commonalities that lead to successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning experiences and
Read MoreTips on Making Every Day Pi Day in the Classroom
In just a few days, on March 14, I will join with my friends, colleagues, and millions of others around the globe to celebrate Pi Day. For the uninitiated, Pi
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