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Project-Based Learning: 5 Tips for Getting Started
Getting started with project-based learning may feel intimidating at first. It is important for students and teachers to start small and focus more on the process rather than the products.
Read MoreAccelerating Education with STEM
A New Approach to STEM Education at a Rural Elementary School Revs up Learning with Hands-on Student Experiences By: Julia Brolin Education is like a car. With acceleration, comes shifting
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The Importance of High-Quality STEM Education in the Early Grades
Equitable STEM education in elementary and middle school can level the learning field and close STEM achievement gaps. Back in the days before STEM made a formal entrance into the
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Defined Learning Adds Project Manager for Project-Based Learning
The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. (CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort to support
Read MoreDefined STEM named a “Reader’s Choice Top Product” by District Administration readers 2 years in a row
Nominations from top K12 leaders led to the selection of products that enhance learning across the country Northbrook, IL. – December 1, 2015 — Defined Learning's service "Defined STEM&
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3 Strategies for Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow
Are we really doing all we can in our current educational system to prepare today’s students for the careers of tomorrow? Since I started in education, I’ve used
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3 Tips for Engaging English Language Learners with Project-Based Learning
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 4.5 million public school students (9.3 percent) were English language learners (ELLs) in the 2013-2014 school year. This means that
Read MoreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of July 2017
By Maggie O'Brien We reviewed the major news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) last month and found five that we think are exceptionally inspiring
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Superintendents: The lessons we learned
BY STEPHEN NOONOO - eSchool News January 3rd, 2017 4 superintendents share their most valuable takeaways from the past year. As 2016 drew to a close, we asked educators in
Read MorePreparing for the Future: Creating Supportive Digital Learning Spaces
By Rachelle Dene Poth As we head back to our classrooms and prepare for the upcoming year, there are many things we need to consider. A few of my reflections
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