Protocols to Help Students with Research in PBL

An Expansive View of Research When we think of research, it's easy to jump straight into online research. We often imagine it as something that older students do. However, toddlers are researchers because the process of asking questions and…

Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast: Katie Martin

With host Katie Martin Featuring special guests from the learner-centered ecosystem You can listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Please find the link here. The…

How to Help Students Ask Great Questions in PBL

Student Inquiry in PBL Student inquiry is at the heart of student choice. When students are able to ask their own questions, they can chase their curiosity and tap into their own interests. They can build on their prior knowledge and build…

What's the Difference Between Projects and Project-Based?

There's a difference between 'constructing castles' and engaging in a deep, meaningful 'project-based experience.'  One lasts for a weekend. The other, several weeks; and sometimes long beyond the expiration date. As learning…

How to Guide Students in Self-Reflection During a Project (Read and Watch)

Today, we're going to explore this idea of self-reflection. Self-Assessment Is Critical for Metacognition I believe that peer feedback is critical for students. Part of this is the nature of peer interactions. Peers are often able to share…

PBL vs. Doing the same thing: The Research is Clear

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Need a Pep Talk from Kindergarteners? A New hotline Gives You Options for Joy!

Kids' voices will prompt you with a menu of options: If you're feeling mad, frustrated or nervous, press 1...If you need to hear kids laughing with delight, press 4. For encouragement in Spanish, press 5. Read and listen here.