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“Scaffolding” has become one of those edu-speak terms that catch on and become part of our vocabulary, but what does it really mean? Is it like the scaffolding
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A typical project for February’s Black History Month is a report, poster, or presentation about a famous person. In a quick check of popular lesson plan websites
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For almost a decade I’ve started the school year by asking my urban elementary students to draw a picture of what they think a scientist does at
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Reflection is, unfortunately, one of the first things to go during a busy project when a teacher is first learning how to juggle all the moving parts. Projects
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Authenticity has long been associated with project-based learning. We often hear about projects that are “real-world” and “applied learning.” Authenticity is one of the six criteria in the
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The start of a new year is a great time to t hink about the progress we have made so far this year and consider trying some different
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This year marked the first return to normal schooling since the pandemic with most districts back to in-person learning. It continued to be a challenging time for educators,
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One of the most prominent features of project-based learning is inquiry. However, I’ve seen that the concept of inquiry and how to manage it is one of
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As educators, we need to be comfortable with taking more risks in our classrooms. Whether we dive in and try new ideas, bring in new digital tools, or
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As I dive back into my imperfect journey of writing, I will attempt to capture a shift in learning that I hope all of you experience as soon
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