5 Fun Ideas For The Spring

It's that time of year when there are lots of things happening in our schools that keep us all busy. During this time, we may see a decrease in student engagement in learning and also may feel a bit stressed as we work through a busy time of the […]

Tips and Resources for Introducing Students to Artificial Intelligence

Lessons about AI can provide a great entry point into computer science for middle and high school students.

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Hour of Code is Good Enough

Whenever a new idea is introduced to education, expect a flood of criticisms. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, in fact, we need naysayers and critics to challenge all our ideas. It’s what makes a democratic society function and it’s important […]

3 Ways to Integrate Computer Science in Other Classes

Students can develop computer science skills starting in the early grades—even without a computer—in project-based learning and other units.

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Greater Impact with High-Quality Instructional Materials

High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are educational resources that have been developed and reviewed to be of high quality, rigor, and alignment with academic content standards. HQIM are designed to provide teachers with resources that are:

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Laying the Foundation for PBL Culture

“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” —Deepak Chopra

So, you are a school leader. Your school plans to implement High Quality Project Based Learning (HQPBL). First of all, congratulations! This journey will bring rich rewards to both students […]

5 Strategies for Incorporating Joy in the Classroom

Experiencing joy leads to a multitude of health and wellness benefits, including reduced chance of heart attack, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and a boosted immune system. Joy also positively impacts learning by enhancing children’s […]

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Do You Plan Day-to-Day Lessons & Activities in PBL?

(Note: This includes a detailed look at a sample Defined Learning project calendar with added features from the Framework for High-Quality PBL)Planning a project is kind of like planning a curriculum unit: you think of how it will begin, what […]

Are We Ready to Learn Again?

We’ve seen a major focus on Social Emotional Learning in the past few years. Certainly, the pandemic made it a universal priority for schools. Overall, this has been a good thing and one I’ve advocated for a long time. Our mission is not simply to […]

5 Lessons for Educators to Inspire Students During Women’s History Month

As we meet at an intersection of technological advancement and female empowerment in society, it is now more apparent than ever that young women’s interest in STEM subjects, and subsequent exposure to STEM careers are initially fostered by the K-12 […]