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.

Personalized Learning

Students and Employers Benefit in Real World PBL

Guest Author

Jul 13, 2016

By: Dawne Adams and Robin Willner. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School school leaders and employer partners are pushing PBL to a new level that motivates students and generates community support with Workplace Challenges.

Personalized Learning

How Can We Personalize Rigorous Projects?

Guest Author

Jul 5, 2016

By: Elina Alayeva. How can we prepare all students for the level of highly independent project-based work skills they'll need in their future careers? Here are several options to consider.

Difference Making

Flexible from the F to the E: Lessons from AmeriCorps

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Jul 2, 2016

By: Angela Martano. AmeriCorps alum are entering the workforce with many marketable skills including flexibility learned through their service. Here is one alumna's story.

Leadership

4 Steps to Reorganize Schools Around Learning Relationships

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Jun 30, 2016

By: Gunnar Counselman. Here's a four step roadmap for building schools that consistently imbue students with the motivational assets that they need to succeed in school and life.

Project-Based Learning

4 Strategies to Bring History to Life For Students

Guest Author

Jun 23, 2016

By: Sophia Sineath. It can be difficult for teachers to find the time to explore inquiry-based learning, but here are four strategies to help unlock the power of history for students by discovering the primary resources found in local archives.

Personalized Learning

Marriage of Deeper Learning and Personalized Learning

Guest Author

Jun 22, 2016

By: Lydia Dobyns. While it's exhilarating to imagine what combining Deeper Learning and Personalized Learning could mean for students, at the same time it's daunting to also consider the implications for teachers.

Project-Based Learning

5 Classroom Skills Graduates Can Take to the Workforce

Guest Author

Jun 19, 2016

By: Caroline Schmidt. The classroom gives future young professionals a chance to develop basic skills into employable qualities before even stepping foot in an office. Here are 5 skills new graduates can take to the workforce.

Personalized Learning

Infographic | Why It Is Imperative to Assess Social Emotional Learning

Guest Author

Jun 17, 2016

By: Jonathan E. Martin and Jeremy Burrus. Helping students develop noncognitive strengths is something nearly every teacher addresses daily. This infographic explains more on why it is so important for educators to assess social emotional learning in schools.

Leadership

Getting Smart on Rethinking Professional Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Jun 15, 2016

High Tech High Graduate School of Education and Getting Smart partnered to explore emerging and best practices in professional learning, as well as the importance the role higher education entities can serve.

Project-Based Learning

3 Elements of Deeper Project-Based Learning

Guest Author

Jun 8, 2016

By: Loretta Goodwin. Conversations with students, teachers and administrators at Arlington Career Center reveal three key factors driving the enthusiasm and success of its deeper project-based learning program.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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