Support STEM Education Through Student-Centered Challenges
By: Shannon Robinson. Shannon shares how Project-based learning (PBL) provides the contextualized and authentic experiences necessary for students to build STEM skills.
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2023
[…] 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 26-29, 2023; Napa Valley, CA In-Person This 13th annual event will offer the essential skills needed to coach staff through the PBL process, to reflect […]
Connecting Classroom and Community: 7 Strategies to Try (even virtually)
[…] deeper learning remotely. Here are 7 ways to ensure your students connect their learning with themselves, their community, and the content in your classroom. 1. Set a PBL goal for yourself. I get it; it’s daunting to think about how to take what you know about PBL and apply it to your virtual classroom. But […]
5 Ways PBL Set A Clearer Vision for My Career Aspirations
By: Taylor Silveira. Taylor discusses the benefits of a PBL curriculum that’s applicable to college, university, and future career pursuits.
A Platform to Support Competency-Based PBL
[…] information from Headrush to their district’s SIS. But Headrush is taking a big step in the right direction. For more, see: Competency Tracking Tools Are Overdue Choosing the Right Tools for Amplifying Learning Through PBL Tools for Project-Based Learning: The Landscape Today Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing up for the weekly Smart Update.
Modern Classrooms Support SEL and an Assets Based Approach
[…] shifted my pedagogy without the pandemic, but if I’m honest with myself, this challenge has made me a better teacher.” Coastal Leadership Academy has historically had a strong PBL focus with deep investments in student relationships. They made an early decision to not only maintain these strategies but to also include a standards-based approach when […]
Empower Online Learners: Top 10 Pro Tips for Project Design and Delivery
[…] their CoVid-19 support projects. There was even a space for her to pose provocative questions to help propel each group forward. If you are a more advanced PBL teacher, you can turn over project management completely to students through Spinndle, an incredible project management system from Jacqueline Robillard and her team. Pro Tip #3: […]
Analyzing Data: Helping Students Build Digital Literacy Skills
[…] provide meaningful learning opportunities that will help them to better understand the world and acquire the necessary skills to prepare them for the future. Project-based learning ( PBL) has given my students the opportunity to build language skills while also fostering curiosity for learning and empowering them as they explore real-world issues and develop […]
12 Ideas to Try in 2023
iBlocks PBL (Some sample iBlocks) The start of a new year is always a great time to explore ideas, especially after having some time away during a winter break to relax and recharge. Kicking off January or any time when looking for new ideas throughout the year, it’s always good to have a list […]
Podcast: Jenny Pieratt on Powerful PBL
[…] Smart team is bringing you an episode focused on project-based learning featuring special guest, Jenny Pieratt. Jenny is the founder and President of CraftED Curriculum, an incredible PBL resource that offers educators and administrators a wide range of training and tools to help them achieve the PBL goals they have set for their organizations. […]
