Posts about Project-Based Learning
Incorporating Robotics Across the Curriculum
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. Editor's Note: This
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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
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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. Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on Edutopia, a
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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
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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. Editor's Note: This article was originally posted
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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