Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2023

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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.”.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 13, 2023

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2018

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. The project-based kids also had slightly higher reading scores but their writing scores were no different.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

More than 200 of you responded to our survey and listed project-based learning (PBL) as a top interest. Pedagogical approaches related to PBL — such as challenge-based learning, problem-based learning, and inquiry-based learning — share common features.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

An array of strategies can be used, such as problem and project-based learning, performance tasks, personalization, independent open courseware studies, internships, and capstone experiences.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 18, 2016

Most schools that dive deep into project-based learning tend to be smaller charter or magnet schools that have the ability to hire new educators and create new schedules and instructional paradigms from scratch. Projects at the school range from two to twelve weeks.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 29, 2021

Incorporating these are not as difficult as you think as they naturally result when sound pedagogical strategies are employed, such as cooperative, personalized, problem-based, blended, and project-based learning, just to name a few. Disruptive thinkers are what the world will always need.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How does project-based learning support the development of soft skills? Project-based learning (PBL) inherently infuses soft skills into its DNA and can be an effective methodology for teachers and students in any classroom, not just career education. by demonstrating practical applications of knowledge.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

From here, a variety of practical techniques can be employed, such as cooperative learning, differentiation, performance tasks, problem or project-based learning, etc.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Flexibility in terms of the learning environment is pivotal, including start times, small group settings, unique classroom design, work-study options, and virtual coursework. In terms of pedagogy, personalized learning strategies and project-based learning should be emphasized.

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Education Elements

AUGUST 10, 2016

Recently, I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop with our partners at Loudoun County Public Schools and the Buck Institute for Education to do some deep thinking about the connections between project-based learning (PBL) and personalized learning (PL).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

However, with any of these pedagogical techniques, there should be an opening and an end at some point, so always keep bookend pedagogy in mind.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

Educators should encourage project-based learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and creative problem-solving. Quadrant D - Adaptation : Adaptation represents the highest level of application, where students autonomously use their knowledge to tackle complex, real-world problems that may not have clear solutions.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2013

VR Quest™ is a fun and educational project-based learning (PBL) model that integrates fully immersive Virtual Reality technology. It enriches students’ lives by offering computer and real-life skill instruction delivered through comprehensive projects in the subject areas of science, history and social studies.

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TeachThought

JULY 12, 2024

The challenge here is that education isn’t quite ready for it, but if you can figure it out, the possibilities are extraordinary: Deep integration of learning, place, and people. Place-based education See above—learning that is based on place and not an indexed set of nationalized curriculum.

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TeachThought

JUNE 10, 2024

Learning by Making: Knowledge construction is most effective when learners are actively involved in making something tangible. Project-Based Learning: Emphasis on projects that result in a tangible artifact or product. Influential Theorist: Seymour Papert Key Elements of Constructionism 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 15, 2011

GLHS is in the process of building a state of the art, three story learning environment that will blend traditional and contemporary (Starbucks) learning spaces, high powered wireless connectivity, project-based learning, and student voice/choice.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2013

When it comes to innovating in the classroom, project-based learning has gained increased attention as teachers and reformers seek ways to the move our classrooms away from the often mundane textbook-based lesson plan and lecture structure.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Case studies promote the following skills that are at the heart of authentic learning: problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Incorporate characteristics of both problem and project-based learning. They expose students to real-life issues.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Pedagogical techniques such as personalized, blended and project-based learning as well as differentiated instruction and student agency can lead to greater ownership amongst learners. Closure Learning increases when lessons are concluded in a manner that helps students organize and remember the point of the lesson.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Jonan Donaldson sums it up nicely: Terms such as collaborative learning, project-based learning, metacognition, inquiry-based learning, and so on, might be new to some audiences, but they have a relatively long and well-documented history for many educators.

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TeachThought

JULY 18, 2024

Delegate responsibilities when possible and use time-saving teaching strategies, such as flipped classrooms or project-based learning. Develop routines for common tasks such as grading, lesson planning, and classroom setup.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Instead of using AI to reinforce traditional methods, we should leverage it to create dynamic, interactive, and personalized learning environments. This involves embracing project-based learning, fostering collaboration, and encouraging critical inquiry—approaches that prepare students for the complexities of the contemporary world.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

Teaching students the basics of digital literacy is just the first step to successful remote learning, the Hello Future educators said. Hello Future uses a curriculum enriched with project-based learning, in which students do longer, in-depth collaborative projects. Curriculum matters, too.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Rethinking education in America should include a move away from teaching to the test and a push toward project-based learning, which encourages students to collaborate, examine and analyze real-world issues and apply scientific research to solve problems.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

One of my fondest memories of school was my science teacher, Mr. South. Having attended a K-8 consolidated school in rural NJ, we knew who all the teachers were. However, Mr. South stood out. I remember an elementary student seeing paper flyers with a caricature of Mr. South wearing one of his famous flannel shirts.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 7, 2017

As I began to pilot NEW School this year, my goals were to: provide students with individualized learning paths. make time for conversations about where students are at in their learning. engage students in meaningful project-based learning. provide real-time feedback on student work.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’ve designed a new series of workshops that focus on helping teachers to transition from time-consuming teacher-led workflows to sustainable, student-centered workflows.

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ED Surge

JUNE 10, 2024

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2020

As distance learning continues, teachers are creating and implementing authentic learning opportunities while physically separated from their students. Bibbs-Fox said this project is the most authentic project-based learning experience she has worked on with her students.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Kentucky also is investing heavily in project-based learning , and the protocol is a nice bridging mechanism and support for that complex work. Julie Graber and I are grateful that the protocol has been useful to so many educators in so many places.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

This is what makes project-based learning hard for students. They have to use and improve these skills to work with a diverse group of individuals to complete tasks, negotiate responsibilities, and execute large-scale projects.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2016

So many teachers trapped in a 50-minute schedule report feeling like they cannot embrace project-based learning, explore the value of makerspaces, or experiment with blended learning models. The big hurdle is time.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 5, 2016

Project-based learning time. Stations can be composed of a variety of activities (including, but not limited to): Teacher-led small group instruction. Collaborative small group work. Makerspace station. Computer time with adaptive software. Online research. Design and create (presentations, infographics, storybooks, etc.)

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