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Future of Learning
Making Time to Reflect
[…] Videos and Observations: The use of video reflections can be quite helpful for educators. A few years ago, a student of mine captured her thoughts while doing PBL by recording short videos and then posting them on a Padlet. With these tools, she was able to reflect on her learning and thoughts throughout the […]
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Personalized Learning
Telling Our Stories: Connecting Globally
[…] to be successful in our constantly evolving world. Telling Our Story We need to focus on peer collaboration and on a global scale. In my classroom, using PBL over the past few years has led to amazing learning experiences for my students and for me. We have leveraged different digital tools to make those […]
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Learning Design
How To Bring a Cross-Curricular Approach to Your Instruction
[…] classrooms shouldn’t either? When you take a chance on transdisciplinary instruction, your students will thank you. For more, see: Choosing the Right Tools for Amplifying Learning Through PBL Active Learning: The Secret to El Paso’s Success 5 Ways PBL Set A Clearer Vision for My Career Aspirations Linda R. Hixson is a Technology Teacher […]
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Future of Learning
Remote Learning: Lessons Learned and Reflections to Inform the Future
[…] and the curriculum they might be learning if still in their physical classroom setting. By focusing our efforts on bringing in concepts such as project-based learning ( PBL), place-based learning, STEAM curriculum, entrepreneurial ventures, and genius hour, our students will have more independence and the opportunity to drive their learning, now more than ever […]
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Leadership
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2024
[…] go to learn about new tools and strategies. This event boasts endless learning opportunities perfect for industry reps, teachers, tech coordinators/directors, administrators, library media specialists and policymakers. PBL World June 24-27, 2024; Napa Valley, CA PBL World is a multi-day Project Based Learning conference presented by PBLWorks. This event brings together educators – K-12 […]
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Competency-Based Education
Learning at the Concourse: Crosstown High
[…] exercises such as “expert interviews” with community partners and PechaKucha presentations. Students’ capstone work ultimately culminates in advocacy campaigns and project showcases (one of the keys to high-quality PBL). These experiences are built upon a foundation of competency-based learning, which has given weight to many of the experiences students engage in. When asked what her […]
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Leadership
Exploring New Pathways at the NVSIDE Conference
[…] What strategies can we use to promote the development of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in our classrooms? Trying methods like station rotations, project-based learning ( PBL), or genius hour, gives students a chance to work at their own pace, collaborate with classmates, and involve learning that can happen beyond the physical classroom […]
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Green Schools
Real World Learning About Sustainability
[…] boosting student engagement as students explore and learn about topics of interest or something that sparks curiosity. A few years ago we started with project-based learning ( PBL) in my Spanish classes and part of our focus was on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. (SDGs) which are 17 goals set forth in 2015 with […]
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Difference Making
Evolving Through Connections, Feedback, and Relevancy
[…] or think math is irrelevant. Foundational skills are absolutely necessary, but learners won’t master them without the motivation to practice and guidance to improve. Design Thinking, Project-Based Learning ( PBL), and Challenge Based Learning (CBL) are inquiry-driven pedagogical methods that are learner-centered, taking what research proves is best for teaching and learning while also allowing us to design […]
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Getting Through
Leading Adult Learning during COVID-19
[…] Rise Individual reflection completed by teachers “Show and tell” of student work (high, medium, low example) Team audit- ”where do we see tenants of our definition of High-Quality PBL?” Goal generating and project coaching for project refinement As we continue to move through these unchartered waters we are ALL building the plane as it flies. […]
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