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PROOF POINTS: Four new studies bolster the case for project-based learning

The Hechinger Report

Four new studies on project-based learning. Developer: Michigan State University Research. Developer: University of Michigan and Michigan State University Research. Developer: Stanford University Research. Developer: University of Washington Research. 3rd grade science. Curriculum. Curriculum.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

I’d argue that the answer is , in part, giving them the permission and tools to rethink traditional workflows. These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware.

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50 Minute Periods Are Killing Teacher Creativity

Catlin Tucker

” I hear this lament frequently when I lead professional development. Teachers get super excited about integrating technology or want details about a project, assignment, or routine I do with my own kids. Were you able to incorporate projects, creative assignments, technology, etc. My classes are only 50 minutes.”

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Partnership with LINCspring: Balance with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

To better support shared learning, I’ve partnered with Learning Innovation Catalyst (LINC) to offer learning modules through LINCspring , their online coaching and professional development platform. The Balanced Cycles provide nearly 30 hours of professional learning at a fraction of the usual cost.

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A rural Montana district goes all in on makerspaces

The Hechinger Report

They’re in four out of the district’s five traditional schools and they’re well-stocked, a set-up that might come as a surprise given that Havre is a rural district near the Canadian border, a place one might not expect to see the latest technologies. Related: A study finds promise in project-based learning for young low-income children.

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Investing in leadership capacity: The amazing, wonderful District 59

Dangerously Irrelevant

Day 3: Problem- and Inquiry-Based Learning – Review of last session’s evaluations and our rules of play – Crowdsourcing – Understanding how Wikipedia really works – Crowdsourcing ideas for students and teachers – Essential elements of project-based learning – PBL v.

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Rethinking learning time in Clear Lake

Dangerously Irrelevant

Many organizations have ‘20 percent time’ initiatives, which give employees time and permission to learn and work on new topics of their choosing as long as they have potential benefit to the organization. CLMS took that idea and ran with it, substituting ‘teacher genius hour’ for some of its traditional professional development.