Posts about Project-Based Learning
Building Bright Futures Through Career-Connected Learning in Elementary Mathematics
Connecting math instruction to real-world careers in the early grades helps students build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in their learning. This blog explores how career-connected learning
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Empowering Young Mathematicians Through Real-World Performance Tasks
A former elementary school teacher shares how using Defined Learning’s Backpack Designer performance task transformed her math instruction by making learning relevant, engaging, and deeply connected to real-world applications.
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Announcing the Defined Difference Makers Competition Winners!
We are excited to announce the winners of the Defined Difference Makers Competition — Heidi Casteel Bearden from Montgomery Public Schools (AL) and Laura Gray and Jennifer Sherman from Great Path
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Bridging the Gap Part 2: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness
Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut adapted a college-level course to meet high school students' needs using resources from Defined, ensuring alignment with higher education
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5 AI Tools to Boost Engagement at the End of the School Year
As the school year comes to a close, educators often face the challenge of maintaining student engagement while managing increased responsibilities. This article explores five AI-powered tools that can help
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Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 3: Transferring Career-Connected Professional Learning Experiences into Authentic Student Learning
Dive into student experiences and instructional models to help you implement learning activities related to careers and career connections in the classroom to prepare all students for future success in
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Bridging the Gap Part 1: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness
Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut developed a college and career readiness program tailored to support all students by leveraging Defined's platforms equipping students
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Unlocking Potential: How Project-Based Learning Transforms Education
Explore how project-based learning transforms education by engaging students in meaningful, collaborative work that showcases their strengths and fosters essential life skills. Through real classroom experiences, Melissa Antinoff, Gifted and
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Why Deeper Learning? 6 Competencies EVERY Student Needs to Succeed
The term "deeper learning" is taking over today's educational landscape. Learn what deeper learning is, how it meaningfully engages students preparing them for success beyond the
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Our Stories Have Power: Building School Culture One Voice at a Time
This article explores how students, staff, and administrators can shape school culture by embracing storytelling, empowering voices, and working together as co-authors of their community's narrative. Through real
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