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Building Student Confidence, Communication, and Collaboration
By Rachelle Dene Poth To prepare for the future, we need to help our students develop skills that will transfer to whatever they decide to do once they leave our
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By Rachelle Dene Poth With many schools around the world facilitating remote learning for the remainder of this academic year and possibly longer, we must find ways to provide more
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Hands-on Training Model Shows Teachers the Power of PBL
A New Jersey district uses a train-the-trainer model to introduce educators to project-based learning. If you had walked into a Hopatcong Borough School District classroom two years ago, you likely
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Why This One STEM Course Has Four Different Teachers
A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications. What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay.
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Research Shows That When Students Work on Projects, They Learn More
In a recent study, students learning via project tested better and improved applied problem-solving skills Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving,
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Norwalk Public Schools uses Defined Learning to create a launchpad for teachers to get started with PBL
A district leader discusses how they determined the best way to scale PD and prepare teachers to implement project-based learning. “What does Project-Based Learning (PBL) look like for Norwalk?” This
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3 Ways to Prepare Educators to Teach PBL
Passion is a driving force in all facets of life, especially teaching and learning. Learning in Community Consolidated School District 59 (CCSD59) in the Chicago suburbs reflects the actual work
Read MoreBoys and Learning: The PBL Solution
Girls’ education has been a major focus for researchers for decades. I strongly advocate for more STEM success and preparation for girls. I write blog posts on girls and STEM
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Spring Into STEM Learning
A group of students gathers outside in a large grassy area. Their teacher is giving directions and assigning students to teams; launch team, diagnostic team, retrieval team, and evaluation team.
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Guide to Successful Sustainability of a K-12 Initiative
As a new teacher, I remember listening intently to my school leader share new initiatives we would be required to implement. As I feverishly took notes, two veteran teachers looked
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