Going Beyond Content: Preparing Students For a Modern Workforce
“We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist … using technologies that haven’t been invented … in order to solve problems we don’t even
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STEM and STEAM – What’s the Difference?
By Anne Jolly You already know what the acronym, STEM, stands for – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Add an “A” for arts, and the acronym becomes STEAM. At
Read moreTeaching STEM: The Dilemma
I remember a haunting conversation with a 7th-grade science teacher – I’ll call her Sara. Actually, I guess Sara was the one who was haunted – haunted by
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What is Project Based Learning?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional methodology encouraging students to learn by applying knowledge and skills through an engaging experience. PBL presents opportunities for deeper learning in
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Teacher's Best Practices for PBL
Project-based learning (PBL) is a trend that’s spreading faster than a wildfire during a drought. Why? Because research on PBL proves that it increases student engagement
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Career-Focused PBL
A school district uses project-based learning to introduce students to a variety of careers starting in kindergarten. In Kankakee, Illinois, students begin exploring future careers as soon
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Careers in STEM: Creating Pathways for All Learners
When I was in second grade, we had a project where we shared what we wanted to be when we grew up. I remember having some very diverse
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How to Incorporate the 5th ‘C’ of 21st-Century Learning
Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21st-century learning framework: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. But step back for a second
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Tips and Tools to Encourage Classroom Collaboration
Students need opportunities to do more than just sit passively in the classroom. We need to create learning experiences where students can collaborate, problem-solve, build their social-
Read moreTop 5 STEM Education News Articles of July
By Maggie O’Brien Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiring and
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