How to Make Project-Based Learning Authentic (Without Starting from Scratch)
Teachers often tell me they want their projects to feel more meaningful, but they’re not sure where to begin. They worry that “real” project-based learning [...]
Design Sprint Idea: Package Engineering
A Hands-On Project for Creative Problem-Solvers In today’s world, packaging isn’t just about wrapping a product, it’s a complex challenge that blends engineering, design, sustainability, [...]
Why Ask Why? Building Strong Questioning Skills in Your PBL Curriculum
Most students are great at answering questions, but how good are they at asking them? In project-based learning, the quality of a student’s driving question [...]
De-Implementation, AI Readiness, and the Real Barriers Teachers Face: Takeaways from the EdWeek Virtual Leadership Symposium
What K-12 leaders need to stop doing if we want meaningful AI integration in schools Last week I attended the EdWeek Virtual Leadership Symposium [...]
Summer Writing Workshops for Students
Holocaust Summer Book Club Description: This writing workshop will support middle school students with ongoing reading and writing support throughout the summer months. Students will [...]
How to plan a year of project-based learning
A year of 5th grade PBL Pacing Most teachers are in schools that aren’t asking them to do “wall to wall” PBL; if that’s the [...]
I love you to the Sun and Back
Project: I love you to the Sun and Back Grade: 1st Content Areas: NGSS, ELA Enduring Understanding: The patterns of the sun and earth impact [...]
PBL for Elective Classes
Physical Education and PBL Physical Education Overview PE teacher podcast PE and PBL article Arts Art infused PBL article Project ideas for the arts Overview [...]
3 Stages of Leading PBL
Why does PBL implementation go smoother in some schools rather than others? It starts at the top! Wether it be District or Site leadership, those [...]
Living the Model: UDL and PBL
Using UDL to Design Professional Development Best practices for teaching and learning are best practices for learners of all ages- including students and teachers; [...]