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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

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

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

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’

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

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