In project-based learning (PBL), teacher-created storylines are coherent and engaging narratives that serve as the foundation for organizing and guiding the learning experience. Storylines are designed to provide context and purpose to the project, […]
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Many teachers who use project-based learning use an “essential” or “driving” question to focus a project. But they’re not always easy to create.
One theory I have is that, unlike other aspects of PBL, coming up with an essential or driving question […]
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Even teachers and students who are pretty experienced with project-based learning admit that working in teams can be challenging. Adults, too, find this is true in the workplace.
You know the challenges: personalities clash or there’s baggage from […]
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By design, Project-Based Learning lends itself perfectly to student collaboration. Through all phases of a task, students have opportunities to work together, make decisions, think, and talk about how to best achieve project goals. Shouldn’t that […]
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In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it can be a struggle trying to determine […]
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Taking students’ interests into account when designing project-based learning helps ensure that they stay engaged throughout the unit.
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If your school is gearing up to implement High-Quality Project-Based Learning (HQPBL), you must be ecstatic! The anticipation to see your students dive into inquiry is exciting, but a little nerve-wracking as well. With any new instructional […]
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Work-Based Learning (WBL) has become one of the most talked about approaches in education. The WBL approach to learning provides real-world experience and opportunities to build skills that will prepare them to be successful in future career […]
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When employers look for people to hire, one of the top things they often want to know is, can they manage projects? It’s good to have that on your resume and it’s a common interview question. Project management skills are also useful in college, […]
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There’s a place for lessons involving robots in every grade and every subject—not just science and math but English and social studies too.
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