Project-Based Learning

Teaching Opinion Deeper Learning, Except for Math?
Can math be truly constructivist and project-based, or is it somehow different than the other disciplines? A project at High Tech High provides an answer.
Contributing Blogger, June 5, 2015
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Technology Is Vital to Understanding Art
Most U.S. students don't have the opportunity to come into contact with art, because they either don't have access - or more often, they don't feel like they have access. Here are strategies and free resources to help.
Matthew Israel, June 2, 2015
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Teaching Opinion 3 Ways to Infuse Global Learning Into Summer Programs
How can global education engage students in summer learning?
May 28, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Why All Study-Abroad Students Should Connect With Classrooms Back Home
How powerful would it be if every undergrad studying abroad committed to sharing their experience with one classroom back home?
May 26, 2015
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Curriculum Opinion Building Research Skills Through Global Primary Sources
The Common Core State Standard require students to conduct original research. Here are resources and project ideas to help!
Ann Marie Gleeson & Jennifer Hanson, May 12, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Engineering Challenges Promote 21st-Century Skills and Engage Youth
Engaging in engineering activities offer a meaningful way for youth to develop 21st century skills.
Natacha Meyer & Tania Tauer, April 24, 2015
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Technology Ideas and Tools to Connect Students to the World
There are many digital tools and projects that can connect your students to the world in ways that promote a mindset of taking action and applied learning.
Heather Singmaster, April 16, 2015
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School & District Management Opinion Flipped Learning in the World-Language Classroom
How some language teachers are using flipped learning to make the most of limited classroom time.
March 31, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Memo to Hollywood: Students Can Accomplish Great Things
A new Hollywood movie about the unlikely triumph of a group of low-income students highlights the kind of project-based real-world learning that is becoming increasingly common.
Robert Rothman, March 27, 2015
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Addressing the Skills Gap Through After-School and Summer Programs
As we continue to celebrate CTE month, we should not forget about the potential that high-quality afterschool and summer programs have to help youth develop the skills needed to successfully fill the skills gap.
Alli Lidie, February 17, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Successful Global Exchanges: How Two High Schools Commit to Real-World, Real-Time Collaboration
Learn about a successful CTE global exchange program, including advice on how to get started.
Russell Davis & Mark Tronicke, February 3, 2015
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School & District Management Opinion Education for Sustainable Development: Learning to Live Together
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) employs approaches that are learner centered, problem based, and focused on real-world contexts. Manitoba is leading the way.
January 8, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Using Gardens as Classrooms
Gardens are an incredible asset to schools and afterschool programs. Here we share some gardening tips and resources.
Kristin Stayer, December 24, 2014
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Federal Opinion Student Solutions to Significant Global Problems
How is society going to address pressing global issues? Hear how some students are making a difference.
November 6, 2014
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