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We are not a Project-Based School; We are a DIALOGUE school- Using Socratic Seminars to foster dialogue in PBL
High Tech High, my former school, and the most infamous place for project-based learning in the world does not consider itself a 'PBL' school. They...
The Cross-Cultural Dumpling Project
Project Summary: Over the course of eight weeks, students used hydroponics to grow herbs that were used to make dumplings. Why dumplings? When...
How to use MENTORS for student project work: My planter Box Mentor
That's me above building a planter box with my wood shop mentor. You should have seen my first planter...
Should I let them Fail? Fostering student success in Projects while allowing for failure
Should I let them fail? This is the question a PBL facilitator I coach called me up with three days ago. His current project ask students, in...
PBL Case Study: Moth Radio- Stories of Hope for Victims of Genocide
This case study is shared in its entirety by Jonathan Bisson. Learn more about Jonathan in his bio following the case study. The Project I was...
Stop Planning Projects in Isolation: The benefits of Planning in a Team
So many teachers design projects in isolation. It's understandable. 🙁 They feel like they don't have time to get others on board. 🙁 More voices...
Building Collaborative and Reflective Skills in Students: 5 activities to use at the start of the year
""I think there's this misconception that there's no structure in PBL, that it's just kids fluidly moving towards the completion of projects, but as...
Don’t start next school year with project-based learning; Start with the Profile of a Graduate Instead
When introducing project-based learning to staff, parents, and students, I've witnessed nearly every school leader make the same mistake: They don't...
How to Effectively Reflect on a Challenging Year: With staff, students and colleagues
How will you reflect on the 2021-2022 school year? Like many educators, right now reflection might be the last thing on your mind. I felt the same...
The Kind of School Leaders I Work With: The 5 Qualities They Possess
That's Instructional Coach/Teacher Leader Anne Robinson pictured above. She's pretty awesome. She's holding the mug I just sent to her to celebrate...
How to create more confident presenters: 5 quick and easy strategies
It's the end of the year, and you just finished a major project with students. In less than 48 hours they will be sharing their work with peers,...
Responding to the Uvalde, Texas Tragedy: Building Safety and Connection in Schools
I woke up this morning wanting to write about new innovations in education, project case studies from inspirational schools, and stories of...
Running an Effective Model United Nations Club/Project: Insights from Peers
Global Conflicts can be pretty overwhelming to address with students. They are complex, involve a diverse range of perspectives, and a deep...
Your Fun Summer Project: And How to Introduce kids to PBL next year
That's a picture of me almost 20 years ago in Venice Italy. Don't laugh. 🤣 I was a young, idealistic 22 year old and it was my first trip abroad...
Designing a Cross-Disciplinary, SEL Focused Project w/ KPIS
How can one project unite previously isolated teachers, build SEL and cross-disciplinary skills in students, and transform a community? Welcome to...
How Not To Finish The School Year: 3 Common Mistakes and What to Do Instead
Ah, it's that magic time of the year. Well...not as much magical as it is stressful. Our Spring Breaks are over, grade books are closing, and our...
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