Project-Based Learning

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Are Student Questions Used to Guide Inquiry?

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

Boosting Student Engagement and Curiosity

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

Students Leading PD, a Powerful Shift in Learning

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

Promoting Student Agency in Learning

Over the past two school years, educators, students, and their families have experienced learning and living in new ways. There have been many challenges that we have all

Performance Tasks or Projects? Complementary Approaches for Student Engagement

Both experiences can result in meaningful learning — but they aren’t created equal. The terms “performance tasks” and “projects,” in the context of project-based learning (PBL), are familiar

Genius Hour- Beyond a Class Period

It’s not often that students find themselves unable to move, caught in a state of disbelief at something they’ve just discovered. It’s even rarer that

Empathy—The Difference Maker for Inquiry

“Empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” —Oxford Languages Recently, I attended and facilitated sessions at the Association for International Schools in Africa’s

How PBL Builds Portrait of a Graduate Competencies Part 3: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Innovation & Creativity

In my first post in this series, “Why PBL is Key to Meeting Portrait of a Graduate Goals” I argued that project-based learning is one of the most

How PBL Builds Portrait of a Graduate Competencies Part 2: Academic Knowledge & Skills and Career Readiness

In my last post, “Why PBL is Key to Meeting Portrait of a Graduate Goals” I made the case for using project-based learning to build the student competencies

Why PBL is Key to Meeting Portrait of a Graduate Goals

Does your school or district have a “portrait of a graduate”? They’re also called “ideal graduate” descriptions, and you might have heard of a “learner profile” and

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