A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 2, 2025

The future won't wait for us to catch up; it will demand that we've already anticipated its needs, making future-proofing learning not a luxury but the very oxygen of survival. Recently, on my podcast Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed this topic in detail after revisiting a blog post I wrote in 2021.

Critical Thinking 369

Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Tradition 369

Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This trend echoes concerns I raised nearly five years ago in my blog post, “ What are we doing? In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation. in effect size.

Education 80

Education Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking 80

Catlin Tucker

MAY 5, 2016

Over the last two years, I’ve spent time exploring variations on the established blended learning models. In this post, I want to share three different ways teachers can shake up the traditional approach to the Station Rotation Model. Project-based learning time. Collaborative small group work.

Tutoring 168

Tutoring Project-Based Learning Tradition Research 168

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 18, 2016

Ultimately, I hope to prove that pockets of innovation can happen on traditional school campuses. My high school serves 1750 students and the traditional design of school does not work for every student. I’ll be sharing my journey on my blog as I attempt to make my vision a reality!

Teaching 165

Teaching Project-Based Learning Tradition High School 165

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It is a tradition I have continued through the years. In some respects, this blog has become my excuse to reflect each week on my professional work. These goals are hard, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional, teacher-led, whole group lessons. 8 Projects can turn the world into our curriculum.

Project-Based Learning 217

Project-Based Learning Tradition History Teaching 217

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 18, 2015

I just left this comment at Tony Tepedino’s blog in response to his statement that we have to stop pretending that academic rigor can only occur in a traditional classroom setting: I have seen innovative, project-based learning environments killed – by OTHER TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL!!!!

Project-Based Learning 103

Project-Based Learning Leadership Tradition Cultures 103

Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

Let’s embrace this newfound agency this fall, while still supporting those who are building their independent learning skills. When evaluating edtech tools, look for those that are certified as research-based to support the needs of the diverse learners in your classrooms and schools. Creativity Abounds.

EdTech 131

EdTech Elementary School Pedagogy Project-Based Learning 131