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Code Day: Building Creative, Collaborative, Computer Programmers in less than 24 hours
This PBL case study is from Elio Grieco, Founder/CEO of EGX and partner for CodeDay Phoenix. Learn more about Elio at egx.org. The Background After...
How to Create ‘Learner-Centered’ Classrooms: One 🦶🏼Step at a Time
Which picture above most closely resembles your classroom? I want to tell you an embarrassing story about a time I almost lost my neighbour's dog....
How to Develop More Reflective Learners: 10 Questions to Ask
Pictured above is a group of my friends reflecting on a day that included meditation, vegan meals, mandalas, and calligraphy. Each of us had a...
3 Year School Roadmap for Developing Student-Centered Learning Experiences
It's the beginning of a new school year and I am wondering as a leader where project-based learning fits into your overall strategic plan. One...
Building Momentum for PBL: Gaining Buy- In from Students, Parents, Teachers and Administrators at Your School
Ever feel like this guy? I know I did. I had just arrived in Suzhou, China at Etonhouse International School after leaving my 3 year dream job at...
How to Build Community Connections for Project-Based Experiences
Where's the starting point for student-centered learning experiences? It's tempting to try and hit a home run right out of the gates. Tackle a...
Project-Based Learning Student Evaluation Form
How do you reflect on Project-Based Experiences? While I hope you provide students ongoing opportunities throughout the project for reflection,...
How to Set up Your Student-Centered PBL Classroom: 5 Questions to Ask
What strikes you about the classroom above? Perhaps you notice students are grouped together. Materials are spread out throughout the room. There's...
Teaching Social Justice and Anti-Racism: 5 Engaging Project Ideas
The past two pandemic years have helped surface some glaring inequities between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots.’ While the ‘haves’ have experienced...
Engage + Empower 100% of remote learners: Top 10 tips for running projects in the online space
As we start a new school year, many of us have been thrust back into a digital space. And while it's not ideal. It's what we've got. The question...
5 First Week Project Ideas to Build Community and Create Socially, Globally, Emotionally Aware Citizens
They say the first week of school sets the tone for the entire school year. And while it is important to use the 1st week to review classroom...
Think Global, Act Local: How to Embed SDGs and Community Projects into Your Curriculum
This article is also published on 'Getting Smart' On September 23rd, 2019, Greta Thunberg gave a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit...
Music for Spaces: An Exploration in Sound and Project Based Learning in the Hybrid Music Classroom
Robert Kilvington-Shaw, head of Visual Performing Arts and Middle School Music Teacher at the American International School in Hong Kong, reflects...
Five Project Ideas that Build Empathy, Equity, and Emotional Well-Being
No matter which way we slice it, this year has been incredibly tough. We've been through a global pandemic; required to teach in mediums we've never...
PBL Spotlight Project: Re-Designing School
The Background After 6 months of lockdown, Luke and Peter, Primary Coordinators at the Cambridge International School of Slovakia wanted to offer...
PBL Spotlight Experience: Student- Led Community Projects Increase Citizenship and Social Responsibility in Medford
Background Imagine students across all ages working to address global problems such as opioid deaths, hatred, prejudice, addiction, bullying, mass...
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