Place Based Education
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STEM & Maker
6 STEM Resources for Every Classroom
[…] the content being taught with incorporating STEM activities in our classrooms. We can also use some methods like genius hour or 20% time or project-based learning ( PBL), which provide students the opportunity to engage in independent work and enable them to develop these essential “workplace” and SEL skills. Trying some design challenges in […]
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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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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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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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Equity & Access
Preparing Students to be Financially Literate
[…] their expenses and many more authentic and real-world tasks, while connecting it to the content they are learning. Another idea is to consider doing project-based learning ( PBL) and cross-curricular collaborations. For example, present students with a problem that has some challenges. Then have students create a product, start a business and develop a […]
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EdTech
Smart List: Learning Platforms
[…] activities, and grouping options. (See our feature) K-12 Platforms (LMS & content) Connections Learning: Provides K-12 online courses on the Connexus platform Defined Learning: A STEM based PBL platform with career-connected projects and customized project platform for teachers to build their own. Edgenuity: A comprehensive set of online and blended content and management offerings […]
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Smart Parents
Parents as Essential Partners in Pivoting their Child’s Education & Fostering Remote Learning
[…] every year. For more, see: Learning Coach Academy: Supporting the Role of Parents or Guardians in Remote Learning A Resource for COVID-Weary Parents: New eBook on Doing PBL at Home Engaging Families During Distance Learning Rebecca Holmes is the President and CEO of Colorado Education Initiative (CEI). She was previously Associate Commissioner at the […]
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EdTech
The Increasing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Our Lives
[…] opportunities for students in our schools and also connect them with global possibilities for learning and challenging themselves based on personal interests. By providing options such as PBL or genius hour, we can create more opportunities for students to become the creators of their own AI. Sixth grade students in San Jose created the […]
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Project-Based Learning
Linking Global Knowledge, Project-Based Learning and the Pandemic: One School’s Journey
[…] presenting the culminating project to a public audience. The current situation has allowed one western New York Charter School the opportunity to take the key elements of PBL and create a whole school (grades 9-12) project-based learning opportunity done through shared learning using technology in a fully online school setting. The school led by teacher […]
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Leadership
Five Focus Tips for Back to School
[…] with their peers, and taking risks with learning. Provide students with different choices for creating and sharing what they have learned. Use methods like genius hour or PBL to spark curiosity and promote student-driven learning. Offer choices in digital tools that foster creativity such as Book Creator, Buncee, Canva, Genially, Storybird or Storyboard That. Start […]
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