Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Ensuring PBL for All

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is not an event or a learning extension, but a learning process. It is a valuable experience for every learner, not just for a few. It’s not an enrichment activity or an add-on. It’s not incorporating hands-on activities […]

Promoting Student Choice in Assessments

Now that the school year has started and hopefully we are making the transition into hybrid, distance or in-person learning, it is a good opportunity to think about options that will work regardless of our learning space. We may need to transition […]

What is a Performance Task?

Study Confirms Project Based Learning Has a Positive Impact on How Students Learn Math

A case study conducted by my colleagues and me at MIDA Learning Technologies compared elementary classes that were piloting project-based learning (PBL) against classes that were continuing to use the district’s traditional curriculum. Our findings […]

What is Project Based Learning?

Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional methodology encouraging students to learn by applying knowledge and skills through an engaging experience. PBL presents opportunities for deeper learning in context and for the development of […]

What is a Crosscutting Concept?

Crosscutting concepts are one of the three dimensions of science teaching and learning that are included in the performance expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards. In this post, I will explain crosscutting concepts and share ideas of […]

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering in the Classroom

Looking to integrate math, science, and engineering in your classroom? Start with the science and math practices!

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is more than just a grouping of subject areas. It is a movement to develop a […]

Project-Based Learning in the Secondary Math Classroom? YES!

Districts and schools everywhere are seeing the value and benefits of using project-based learning in the classrooms. It may seem easy for science teachers because they are accustomed to inquiry-based teaching, and maybe even elementary teachers […]

4 Ways to Leverage Technology to Enhance the Learning Experience

Technology creates many opportunities for teachers to provide innovative learning experiences for students. An even greater benefit is that these learning experiences can take place regardless of the time and place, and offer students more […]

11 Characteristics of an Engaging STEM Classroom

If you’re a new STEM teacher you may be wondering: “What should my STEM class look like? What should my students be doing?” If you’re a veteran STEM teacher perhaps you are asking yourself: “How are my STEM classes coming along? What does an […]