by Rob Kilvington-Shaw | Jun 6, 2021 | Blog, Project Examples, Projects, Remote Learning, Resources
Robert Kilvington-Shaw, head of Visual Performing Arts and Middle School Music Teacher at the American International School in Hong Kong, reflects on integrating PBL into his teaching practice. The Scenario In the autumn of 2020, I had the opportunity to attend the...
by Kyle Wagner | May 21, 2021 | Blog
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 experienced before; stretched beyond our normal working hours; and socially distanced from the environment...
by Kyle Wagner | May 9, 2021 | Blog, Project Examples, Projects
The Background After 6 months of lockdown, Luke and Peter, Primary Coordinators at the Cambridge International School of Slovakia wanted to offer students something different upon their return to school. They knew their students’ primary needs would be to...
by Kyle Wagner | Apr 11, 2021 | Blog, Project Examples, Projects
Background Imagine students across all ages working to address global problems such as opioid deaths, hatred, prejudice, addiction, bullying, mass murders, climate catastrophes, gender bias, suicide, voting rights, gun control, global warming, pollution, poverty, etc....
by Kyle Wagner | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Project Examples, Projects
Background You ever watch the film Waterworld? I just watched it again on Netflix. Beyond marvelling at the fact that Kevin Costner had flippers for feet, I was equally fascinated with the futuristic technology presented in the movie. The giant boats were powered by a...
by Kyle Wagner | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Resources
It’s 2:30 pm on a Friday afternoon during ‘Project Time.’ Glue guns are running hot and leaking onto the floor from all the power outlets. The noise in the room is unbearable. Ever been to a Metallica concert? It pails in comparison. One student...