At the end of the year, it is great to find something fun and relevant to use to engage your students in STEM learning. May 16th is National Love a Tree Day and you can celebrate this day by taking your students outside to count trees, measure […]
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When it comes to preparing our students for the future, there are many learning activities and digital tools for us to choose from. However, it can be overwhelming to sort through all of the options to decide which method or digital tool might have […]
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Have you ever traveled down the highway and noticed a giant water tower? These elevated, cylinder-shaped structures support a huge water tank that can hold over 30,000 gallons of water--that’s more than 50 backyard swimming pools! These towers are […]
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Project-Based Learning (PBL), an inquiry-based learning model that frames learning as challenges and focuses on student voice and choice, was the subject of four new studies released last month. From advanced placement high schoolers in Seattle and […]
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Imagine the following scenario: your favorite college basketball team is playing in the NCAA finals. They’re even hosting the tourney in your hometown. You’re driving into work one morning, jamming to the radio, when all of sudden the DJ announces […]
Read MoreEducators and parents are still in the habit of asking students what they want to be when they grow up. In my experience, students often answer with a job that is familiar to them. Maybe the job of a caregiver or something they see frequently in […]
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My almost 9-year old came home from school last week and I asked him the usual questions. How was school today? Did you learn anything fun? He responded with the usual answer “fine” but went on to tell me about something he did in his technology […]
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The use of project based learning (PBL) in primary classrooms is a natural connection to the fundamentals we encourage our young students to practice everyday in our classrooms. Connecting these practices can help these young minds stay engaged […]
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Educators and parents are concerned about learning loss during the time of Covid. Research on project-based learning shows us that when students are actively engaged in learning something new that is relevant to them, they learn deeply and quickly. […]
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“We have the best kids and the best teachers you’ll find anywhere.” While most people would say this about their schools, Pat Cooney, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning for Plainfield Community School Corporation (PCSC) in Plainfield, […]
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