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Are you a huge PD nerd? Me too. As Project Based Learning facilitators, growing our toolboxes through PD sometimes is as natural as breathing. Other times, it can feel overwhelming to decipher the “just okay” resources from the “pedagogy-altering” ones. Whether you are new to PBL or a veteran, here are a few resources that […]
Social studies and autumn are a perfect curriculum marriage. This time of year is rich in opportunities to teach our students history and civics. But how can we, as PBL facilitators, use this time of year to help guide the creation of high-quality, rigorous, and historically responsible units? The suggestions below are just a few […]
Once you understand the purpose of an “I Wonder” board, beginning one in your classroom can be intimidating. No matter the method for implementing your board, you will find these three steps helpful in ensuring the success of your “I Wonder” board. 1. Re-Teach Students About Curiosity Children are naturally born with curiosity and a tendency towards inquiry. […]
An “I Wonder” board is an effective tool of inquiry in most STEM/STEAM, Inquiry Based, and Project Based Learning classrooms. However, an “I Wonder” board can be implemented, and effectively used, with any instructional approach. As a PBL coach and workshop facilitator, I often encourage teachers to use an “I Wonder” board to dip their toes into the waters of student-led inquiry. To develop inquiry in […]
Are you thinking about using the Project Based Learning approach with your students or in your homeschool? Knowing how to begin can be challenging and overwhelming. Here are 5 quick tips for getting started with PBL. 1. Establish Your Reason Project Based Learning (PBL) can be more work than traditional teaching. It is a fact many veteran PBL teachers […]