Project-Based Learning
Student Choice to Prepare Students for the Future of Work
Jamie explains why the future of work's rapidly changing landscape requires our students to be flexible in their learning and why student choice is so important.
The Future of Work: How Do We Prepare Our Students?
Acknowledging that today’s students will need a variety of 21st century skills upon entering the future workplace, Rachelle Dene Poth explores five types of learning experiences that facilitate the student learning process.
Workspace Education: A Creative Approach to Competency- and Project-Based Science
By: Erik Day and Michelle Berkeley. This innovative learning community focused on project-based learning has instituted a competency-based science program using badge criteria for students to create a personalized pathway tailored to their unique interests.
Studio-Based Learning and Self-Directed Students at NuVu
Learn more about how NuVu, an innovation school located in Massachusetts, implements a studio-based learning model that provides students the opportunity to problem-solve through creating and building.
All Youth Deserve Performing Arts Experiences–They Promote Agency, Empathy, and Project Management
Performing arts offer opportunities for students to learn lifelong skills that go beyond performance. Theatre is a solution rich, deeper learning experience that provides opportunities for problem-solving, empathy building and project management. Read more on why these experiences matter for youth.
5 Ways to Personalize Learning with Project-Based Learning
Michael Niehoff discusses how we can use personalized learning in a more deeper learning pursuit, such as project-based learning.
Bad Bargain: Why We Still Ask Kids to Factor Polynomials and How We Fix It
Algebra has become an inequitable barrier to college and career. It’s time to stop making learners factor polynomials. It’s time to start using computers for what they’re good at--crunch big data sets. Stop asking young people to manipulate systems and start asking them to solve real problems.
Is the “Place” in Place-Based Learning Enough?
Place-based learning should be a comprehensive framework and process with clear learning outcomes and curriculum goals to ensure a meaningful experience and support student growth outside the walls of the classroom.
The Future of Learning, What’s NExT?
Northeastern University's NExT network delivers their vision of making experiential education accessible to learners at all levels. Join them in Seattle on March 16th!
Fostering High Quality Student Experiences through Projects
Project-based learning means going beyond assigning projects and instead, promoting student agency by having students drive their learning.