Project-Based Learning
(PBL) is an instructional approach where traditional, direct classroom instruction and tests are replaced by authentic, often interdisciplinary projects, usually designed by the student with guidance from instructors/coaches, addressing real-world problems as the assessment instead of a test. It also is closely related to deeper learning, challenge-based learning, interest-based learning and more.
The Power of Purpose-Based Learning
By: T. Tarango. This is how to assist your students in positively impacting the world and how to inspire purpose-based learning in your classrooms.
Want More Student Engagement? Ditch the Tests.
By: S. Tippins. Going test-free can be difficult for students and educators. However, ditching tests can actually up student engagement and learning.
Empowering Students Through Choice, Voice and Action
By: Kristen Thorson and Erin Gohl. Children should have the choice to contribute their voice to our social and civic dialogue. Here’s how teachers and parents can create a space for kids to develop their thoughts, share their opinions, and take action.
5 Ideas for Building Communication Skills for the Future
Exploring different ways of communication can help students develop the solid communication skills needed for the future of work.
Puget Sound Schools: Making Interest-Based Learning Meaningful and Intentional
By: Kelly Niccolls and Rebecca Midles. Kelly and Rebecca take us on a tour of select Puget Sound schools that adopt the Whole Child Initiative, focused on community partnership and rearing the next generation of local industry expertise.
The Persistence of Misconceptions
David Ross, formerly the Senior Director for the Buck Institute for Education and CEO of the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, continues a monthly series chronicling his decision to go from classroom to boardroom and back again. Â In this edition, he focuses on the rugged persistence of misconceptions.
Incubate, Replicate and Scale: How Dallas is Creating Great High School Options
Rebecca explores how Dallas ISD is providing students with choice through P-techs - schools that are a partnership between high schools, colleges, and industry partners.
Approaching Career Readiness in Alternative Education
Emily Liebtag and Lauren Barry visit Boston Day and Evening Academy to learn how they are paving new roads to college & career readiness.
The Power of Purpose-Based Learning
By: Terra Tarango. Learning becomes relevant to students when instilled with purpose. It also helps them make a positive impact on the world.
Making a BIG Difference: Unleashing Talent, Inspiring Innovators
Iowa BIG connects students to their communities, enabling the learning of core academics and 21st century skills through real-world projects.