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Project-based learning boosts student engagement, understanding

The Hechinger Report

Seventh grade students offer feedback on projects by sixth graders at Stony Brook School, where about 40 students in each grade get interdisciplinary, project-based learning. It’s a cool way to learn something,” Roman said. Instead of learning and taking a test. It’s more free.”.

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Scientific research on how to teach critical thinking contradicts education trends

The Hechinger Report

Critical thinking is all the rage in education. Some argue that critical thinking should be the primary purpose of education and one of the most important skills to have in the 21st century, with advanced machines and algorithms replacing manual and repetitive labor. But it is entirely applicable to the American context.

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Project-based learning and standardized tests don’t mix

The Hechinger Report

Instead, the schools have adopted an approach that’s become increasingly popular among education advocates and funders: project-based learning. Projects are organized around the development of skills like student collaboration, problem-solving and self-reflection through assignments that blend research with public presentations.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Please provide some project-based learning ideas for grade students to explore. What are some differentiated options for students to show their learning about in my grade class? These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

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How Creative Technology Can Help Students Take on the Future

ED Surge

Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking. Interestingly, the fourth is curiosity and lifelong learning, and the fifth is resilience, flexibility and agility. Pedagogically, this approach is real-world, authentic, project-based learning.

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Game Design as a Catalyst For Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Many of these conversations focused on my own son’s use of technology as a catalyst for creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking developed by playing Minecraft and using iMovie to storyboard and create his own movies. Each VR Quest™ project has a specific content area as its "lead" theme.

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The Future of Education in an AI-Infused World

Dr. Shannon Doak

This approach not only makes learning more relevant but also equips students with the skills they need to thrive in a world where the only constant is change. For instance, in a history class, instead of merely memorizing dates and events, students could analyze historical patterns and their impact on current societal issues.