Research shows that project-based learning has a profound impact in deepening educational experiences for students. I’ve seen first-hand the power of PBL in the classroom. That being said, when a … Continue Reading Common Challenges of PBL, and How to Avoid Them
This blog post is inspired by the work of Mitchel Resnick, LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab. His Lifelong Kindergarten team at MIT Media Lab … Continue Reading A Case for Tinkering, Exploration, and Play for Every Grade Level
Many of the ideas in this blog post are inspired by two of my favorite teaching blogs written by Jennifer Gonzalez and John Spencer. Visit their blogs to learn more … Continue Reading Bringing Blogging into the Classroom with Student Blog Projects
In education, we often hear about the importance of “authentic learning.” Authenticity is, after all, a core pillar of project-based learning. But what does authentic learning really mean? When I’ve … Continue Reading What Does Authentic Learning *Really* Mean?
As an educator, I have experienced firsthand the magic that comes with incorporating technology into project-based learning. Technology is a tool that can: deepen a student’s connection to their project … Continue Reading Incorporating Technology into Project-Based Learning
Design Thinking is a five-step problem-solving approach that consists of: (1) empathizing, (2) defining, (3) ideating, (4) prototyping, and (5) testing. In the 5th grade classroom, Design Thinking can be … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 5th Grade Classroom
Design Thinking is a five-step problem-solving approach that consists of: (1) empathizing, (2) defining, (3) ideating, (4) prototyping, and (5) testing. In the 4th grade classroom, Design Thinking can be … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 4th Grade Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 3rd Grade Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 2nd Grade Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 1st Grade Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the Kindergarten Classroom
In 2015, the UN launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future” by 2030. These 17 goals address the global challenges … Continue Reading Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase, I may receive a small percentage of the sale, at no extra cost to you. … Continue Reading Systems Thinking in the Elementary Classroom
To learn more about the design thinking process and how to implement this strategy in your elementary classroom, check out one of my other blog posts here. Design thinking is … Continue Reading Design Thinking Project Ideas for Elementary Classrooms and Back to School
This blog post was originally published on the Kodable blog . Let’s dive into project-based learning A new school year brings new opportunities to explore project-based learning with computer science … Continue Reading How to Teach Coding with Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning is an approach to teaching and learning where students actively explore real-world problems and challenges through projects. Teachers are viewed as coaches that provide a structure or framework … Continue Reading All About Gold Standard PBL: A Teacher’s Guide to the PBLWorks Project-Based Learning Framework
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