Posts about Project-Based Learning
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What happens when college and career readiness starts in kindergarten?
Career-connected learning doesn't have to wait until high school! In fact, it shouldn't! Learn how Kankakee School District is incorporating college and career readiness into the
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Tips for Customizing a Performance Task
I teach 6th graders in a low-income area. Some of my students are somewhat familiar with technology, but for the most part, they know nothing of tech they cannot hold
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Differentiating Instruction through Project-Based Learning - Part Two
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part blog series on differentiation in the classroom. Click here for part one. Differentiation is an instructional strategy employed by many
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How to Connect with Students at the Start of the School Year
The start of the school year is an exciting and important time for educators and students. Read these tips for planning and creating a welcoming classroom environment focused on student
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What CSI Can Teach ELA
The article highlights Horace Mann Middle School's use of Defined, where teachers use tasks to create cross-curricular projects focused on STEM and ELA, fostering hands-on career exploration and
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What is Student Agency?
The term student agency relates to the student having an active role in their learning through voice, and often a choice, in the process. Project and problem-based learning provide opportunities
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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
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Enhancing Teaching and Learning with eLearning Videos
In a world that has been taken over by social media outlets and video-sharing platforms, it makes sense for teachers to capitalize on students’ interest in digital media. Videos, in
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PBL and the Common Core Standards
Ten years ago, a groundbreaking event occurred in the K-12 education arena. The Common Core Standards introduced a set of clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and
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Supporting STEM Learning Through Literacy
The residents of Marveltown were used to unusual inventions. They embraced wildly innovative ideas and their town reflected the unusual creations of those in the town. Some of the inventions
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