Project-Based Learning
Teaching
Video
Webinar: Weaving Project-Based Learning Into Rigorous High School Courses
Many schools are keen on incorporating project-based learning into their curriculum, reasoning that the exploratory, hands-on lessons engage students and promote collaboration and independent thinking. This webinar will explore an attempt to integrate project-based learning into the high school curriculum, through an approach called Knowledge in Action. The program, designed by a researchers at the University of Washington in collaboration with high school teachers, incorporates project-based learning within Advanced Placement courses. We look at the program’s approach, and its implications for the teaching of project-based learning in rigorous courses at the high school level, and how one district AP coordinator uses Knowledge in Action in her district.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
How Two Schools Are Thinking Globally and Taking Action Locally
How students at two schools are taking action on global issues.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Power of Us: A Network Powering Projects, Changing Lives
More than 1,400 educators from more than 150 schools across the U.S. and from Australia braved July humidity in St. Louis to further activate their network's commitment to powerful learning and the "power of us". Here's a look at network effect in action.
Teaching
Opinion
Scuba at High School: Diving into Outdoor Education
A SCUBA club at High Tech High provides students with a sense of accomplishment, as well as imparting science knowledge and deeper learning skills.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Place-Based Education: Think Globally, Teach Locally
Place-based education incorporates a local approach while also linking students to global issues.
Teaching
Opinion
Talking Learner Experience at the Zoo
In this episode of the podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks learner experience with leaders from Washington state. He focuses on three small community connected, experiential schools in Tacoma, WA. One of which can be found in a zoo.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
The Whole Game in Microcosm: A Powerful Approach to Teacher Learning
In this post, Jal Mehta argues that "the whole game at the junior level" is a good strategy for teacher learning as well as student learning.
Science
Opinion
What's Up With All the Design-Focused Schools?
Is the focus on design in schools a fad, a trend or something else? In this episode of the podcast, Tom and Emily explore the rise in popularity of design-focused schools.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Winning the STEM Race Means Boosting Interest
If we are going to encourage students to enter STEM careers, we must first engage them in STEM learning. Here's how.
Teaching
Opinion
Deeper Learning with Dirt, Squishy Leaves, Paint, and Clay
An opportunity for first graders to get their hands dirty developed their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as well.
Teaching
Opinion
Community Defined Projects at Health Leadership High
A visit to project-based Health Leadership HS, a talent pipeline and advocacy organization for a healthier community in Albuquerque, NM.
Teaching
Opinion
Exemplary Holocaust Education: Learning from the United Kingdom
Strategies for teaching about the Holocaust.
Curriculum
Opinion
Teaching History With STE(A)M
We wonder if in teaching history as a story of facts, we have scrubbed it clean of the emotional story that carries the important messages.
Teaching
Opinion
HQPBL Case Study: ACE Leadership High School
Northwest of downtown Albuquerque, there is a high school of about 400 students, ranging in ages from 14-20, in the day program that is proving project-based learning really is for all students. ACE Leadership High School is using HQPBL to create meaningful learning experiences for all of their students.