Project-Based Learning
Five Mega Trends Reshaping Global Learning
Imagine school as a series of community-connected projects and skill sprints that develop leadership, collaboration and problem solving skills. Imagine a web of supports that help you make the kind of contribution you’re capable of making. Visit an innovative new school like Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis,…
How High-Schoolers Launched a Start-up to Reduce Social Isolation in Seniors
Four teammates in Uncharted Learning’s year-long INCubatoredu entrepreneurship course at Vista Ridge High School in Austin, Texas developed Walkthru, which leverages VR to transport seniors on more than 350 immersive tours around the world.
See it to be it: The power of mentorship and entrepreneurship
By: Kevin Newell. The concept of entrepreneurship can be used as a vehicle for teaching students how to solve challenges and how to see themselves, and their future, in a different way.
The Role of Student Roles
Michael discusses how creating relevant real-world opportunities allows students to enhance their skills, resumes, and portfolios.
Beyond the 4Cs: Empowering Youth in the 21st-Century
By: Connie Liu. Connie discusses the 4C’s framework, the skills that are most important for student success, and are principal components of becoming a 21st-century learner.
Embracing Partners: 7 Human Resources of PBL
By: Michael Niehoff. Michael outlines the partners that should be involved in project-based learning when creating authenticity and high-quality student work.
Project-Based Learning Revolution: Principal’s New Book is a Call to Action
Michael shares how one Principal calls for a PBL revolution one school at a time with new research and an experience-based DIY book.
Our Schools Must Adjust to a COVID-19 World
By: Ulrich Boser. Ulrich shares how educators should focus on community and project-based learning projects during remote learning to create an education system that works for all students.
How To Bring a Cross-Curricular Approach to Your Instruction
By: L. Hixson. A cross-curricular approach to learning is an effective way to introduce students to multiple subjects and help them build critical thinking skills.
5 Ways To Extend Learning and Challenge Learners in the Virtual Environment
With many schools across the country having to start the academic year virtually, we need to continually consider how to challenge all of our students and authentically extend their learning.