The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

Hameed’s students are participants in various programs through Hello Future , a nonprofit organization that works with teen refugees to bridge the education gap by teaching digital and financial literacy, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. Project-based learning is already gaining traction in U.S.

Project-Based Learning 144

Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Advocacy Leadership 144

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning. This approach allows students to learn by actively participating in the process of discovering new knowledge and solving real-world problems.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Historic Sites Teaching Primary Sources 52

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake! As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond.

Project-Based Learning 187

Project-Based Learning Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking 187

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is STEM education in action: Hands-on projects help students develop critical thinking skills while sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students need opportunities to develop the critical thinking skills that will allow them to succeed in these fields.

K-12 120

K-12 Elementary School Museum Critical Thinking 120

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. Today’s careers require creativity.

Advocacy 109

Advocacy K-12 Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning 109

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 27, 2020

But I think all of the virtual schools that I’ve encountered still focus primarily on low-level learning, digitized and chunked into a digital adaptive learning system. I don’t think I’ve ever seen ‘deeper learning’ or inquiry- and project-based learning as a core tenet of a virtual school.

Project-Based Learning 130

Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Education Teaching 130

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2011

The use of case studies is a powerful pedagogical approach to incorporate student-centered learning activities into lessons. As a science teacher I routinely utilized case studies as they provided a relevant context to what I was teaching. Incorporate characteristics of both problem and project-based learning.

Project-Based Learning 261

Project-Based Learning Interactive Learning Critical Thinking Teaching 261

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

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.”.

Project-Based Learning 112

Project-Based Learning Tradition Middle School Social Studies 112

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

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.

Project-Based Learning 99

Project-Based Learning Leadership High School Tradition 99

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research group affiliated with the weekly magazine, many K-12 educators said they want to retool their teaching to match workforce needs but feel limited by meager budgets and inadequate access to technology. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. Weekly Update.

K-12 89

K-12 Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Humanities 89

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Five concern the core areas of 21st century skills that have shown very strong statistical reliability in previous 21st century skills’ rubrics —critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and agency—and a sixth indicator focuses on the selection of relevant technology tools. References. Hixson, N.

Professional Development 88

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 88

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 24, 2016

I talked a lot about the power of student agency and tried to give numerous, concrete examples of student-directed project- and inquiry-based learning in practice. 5 great slides about technology, learning, and change. What 64 schools can tell us about teaching 21st century skills [VIDEO]. Related Posts.

Leadership 0

Leadership Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Cultures 0

Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

But really, they’re interdisciplinary, promoting important educational principles such as inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking , problem solving and passion-based learning. My research explores how teachers work together to explore news ways of teaching and learning through makerspaces.

Elementary School 74

Elementary School Critical Thinking Lesson Plan Cultures 74

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

After 13 years as a technology coordinator and business/computer teacher, Julie currently serves as an Instructional Technology Consultant for Prairie Lakes AEA by supporting educators with effective teaching, leading, and technology practices. 10 minutes – We will take a break! Register here! Related Posts.

K-12 97

K-12 Leadership Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan 97

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

– Establishing our rules of play and group norms – Quick reactions to my TEDxDesMoines talk about extracurricular learning v. My favorite part was the focus on ‘What exactly are kids learning as a result of this process?’ Scott was a model for how to teach.

Leadership 107

Leadership Professional Development Geography Project-Based Learning 107

Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 28, 2024

Instead, we need to shift our focus to higher-order thinking skills. It’s crucial that we teach students how to learn, how to think critically, and how to use content as a vehicle for problem-solving. The answer, quite simply, is no.

Education 65

Education Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Geography 65

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Implement and Assess: Implement the chosen options in your teaching practice and assess their effectiveness in helping students apply and transfer their learning. Below are some prompts teachers can use when working with an AI chatbot to generate meaningful choices in a lesson or learning experience.

Social Science 158

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 158