Authentic Collaboration It’s happened to us all. We have all been in groups that have been challenged to do something without a defined process. The trick is, I bet you or a group member had developed a toolkit to turn your group work into a collaborative relationship. Flipping the script, many times students do not …
Ideas for Better Collaboration and Communication in your Classroom Introduction– Education is hard, teaching is challenging and a serious endeavor. Our learners need it and we are dedicated to improve the educational system. However, it IS ok to have fun as well! That is the purpose of our Collaboration Blog Series. In partnership, Brian Schoch …
PBL and SPED Q & A Panel We recently hosted an open Q & A panel regarding the success our students have had across the last two years. Our designated students have increased their test scores and their learner aptitudes. Often, the assumption is that SPED students cannot be successful in a PBL environment. When …
What is Project Based Learning Project Based Learning is defined differently by different organizations. Many teachers, schools and organizations will target those organizations that reinforce their understanding of PBL. As I discussed in my earlier blog (PBL vs PBL), there is a difference between Product based learning and Project Based Learning. Take the normal visual …
Teaching for Authenticity is not the same thing as Teaching for Transfer After 12 years, I still had PBL wrong. I still continue to grow in my understanding of this comprehensive instructional framework that I have seen empower students in urban, rural, and suburban schools. Reflecting upon my own practice, one must ask, what is …
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