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STEM for All Through Meaningful Project Based Learning
On March 9, 2021, Defined Learning hosted a virtual PBL & STEM Summit. With over 2000 participants from across the nation, the summit featured a session by Tabitha Branum, Deputy
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Professional Learning at PBL Champions Camp
Last week was a transformational experience for 26 educators at the inaugural Defined Learning PBL Champ Camp at LutheRanch in Tallapoosa GA. These dedicated and hard-working educators spent a week
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Outdoor STEM for the Summertime
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy your surroundings. Kids and families can take advantage of summer weather by finding the science, technology, engineering, and math in
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Professional Development That Changed My Teaching and Inspired My Students
Educators have many options to hone their craft in the quest of becoming better teachers. Professional development (PD) opportunities include: 1) improving teachers’ content knowledge; 2) updating teaching practices; 3)
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Connecticut Dept. of Education Adopts Defined Learning for All Students
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) announced a statewide partnership with Defined Learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Defined Learning was selected after a thorough procurement process. The online
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What's the Difference Between Project Based Learning and Doing a Project?
True confession: I was a high school history teacher who lectured too much. I was just starting out in my career in education and thought that was what I was
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The Top 5 Motivational and Inspirational Stories from Trailblazing Educators
To help provide inspiration and new ideas for engaging your students, we’ve put together a list of articles that were written by some of our favorite trailblazing educators. 5
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How to Plan Well-Designed, Innovative Lessons that Boost Student Engagement
The past school year has taught us all a lot of valuable lessons. In spite of the challenges that came with a year of “non-traditional” school and experiencing a “new
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Changing the Culture of Professional Learning Through Micro-Credentialing
A deputy superintendent at a large district in Texas explains how her district is transforming professional learning through micro-credentialing. With 54 school campuses and nearly 40,000 students, Richardson ISD
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Springtime Activities that Encourage STEM Curiosity
At the end of the year, it is great to find something fun and relevant to use to engage your students in STEM learning. May 16th is National Love a
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