Town Hall Recap: Every Place is a Place
On this monthly town hall, we went long on place-based education and the ways in which it is a powerful tool for building community and inquiry. We also discussed the ways in which community-connected projects are an outstanding way to continue learning through the summer and beyond.
Linking Global Knowledge, Project-Based Learning and the Pandemic: One School’s Journey
[…] development has been offered to teachers and many schools have embraced this way of creating projects that meet certain criteria such as: significant content, 21st-century skills, in-depth inquiry, responding to a driving question, the project answers a question of what you need to know, student voice & choice in the final project , reflection […]
Our Learning Future from A to Z
[…] for schooling, especially assessment, and also for the workforce. (McKinsey) Humanistic psychology — (thanks Maslow!) As a whole person, we are greater than the sum of our parts. Inquiry-based learning — A focus on investigation and problem-solving. Growing a learner’s capacity for curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity through real-life questions, problems, and scenarios to explore. […]
Evolving Through Connections, Feedback, and Relevancy
[…] 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 prosocial learning experiences that are […]
Microschools Can Lead to Macro Change
Microschools have numerous benefits for students and a macro impact on the communities they exist within.
A Whole Child, Strengths-Based Approach to IEPs
[…] students’ strengths: Consider how to incorporate students’ interests and hobbies into coursework. Also, consider the best way the student engages with the content. Project-based learning? Socratic seminars? Inquiry-based activities? Look for supports to help the student engage. For instance, some students may prefer to work independently, while others benefit from working with a partner […]
Teachers Need Synchronized Edtech in 2021 More Than Ever
Project Unicorn's Educator Toolkit is a great resource for giving educators an entry into data interoperability.
New Film Addresses Mental Health By Challenging Us To ‘Listen’ To Our Youth Voice
Michael discusses a new groundbreaking film being screened by local schools and community groups. It is intended to provoke a critical conversation and make it easier to talk about mental health.
Empower Generations: Coaching for Higher Quality Project Design and Learner Success
[…] has been meeting weekly to co-design their six-week workshop cycles. They break these down this way: Week 1 (entry event, project info), Weeks 2 – 4 (learner inquiry and content), Week 5 (application and project build) and Week 6 (presentations, reflections and assessments). “Through trial and error and many conversations, we concluded that learners […]
New Connected-Growth Platform inspires Learning through Small Group Journeys and Stories of Impact
[…] while building social and emotional skills. The platform can be easily incorporated into core courses particularly those aiming at a broad set of competencies and where collaborative inquiry is valued. Digital credentials can be awarded for demonstrated skills, local validation, and even as a means of earning college credits through Arizona State University. One […]
