Project-Based Learning

Tips for Gearing Up for STEM in the Fall

Happy summer, filled with lots of good sunshine and time to explore! And during that prized time, perhaps your STEM preparation for the coming fall is ramping up

5 Domains of a Future Ready Learner

I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters. Recently,

How to Successfully Flip Your STEM Classroom

By Alan Oakman When I was a student, I used to wish for two things: no boring lectures and no homework. The tides have changed and I have

5 Tips to Engage Students at the End of the Year

Most schools have reached that somewhat chaotic or challenging time of the school year. Spring is in full swing with schedules packed with academic events, sports activities, high

4 Ways to Keep Students Focused During the Holidays

Parties, shopping, and vacation time can derail learning. Here are rock-solid solutions to keep students on task. Late October through early January is a festive time in many

5 Steps to Engaging Students in a Performance Task

By: Holley Burford It is no secret that student’s in today’s increasingly complex world need to be equipped with a vast range of skills to enter

Going Beyond the Code: Getting Kids to Think Like a Developer

Three elementary school teachers explain how they created an engaging and dynamic project that empowered students to build future-ready skills. By Grayson McKinney, Zach Rondot, and Amanda Oliver

Hawaii Partners with Defined to Engage Students in Energy Curriculum

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy