Our middle school of 1100 students has tackled project based learning head on this year. It has been a radical shift for some. It has had both the amazing breakthroughs…Read more
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What are the shortcomings of project based learning?
I was searching around on Quora as I do for interesting ideas and conversations. One concept I never searched was PBL. So I did and I came across this thread: What…Read more
bow chicka wow HOW: Moving from What to How
Yesterday I delivered my presentation to my staff in an attempt to help them think differently about projects. I offered two HOW suggestions 1. Use the Common Core Appendices to…Read more
bow chicka wow HOW
I am gearing up for a presentation to share with my colleagues for an in-service day this week. As I continue to morph this presentation I finally came to the…Read more
016: Living on the Edge of Chaos: Courage PBL
This episode is designed to do two things. 1. To showcase another amazing project created and developed by a teacher here at Bettendorf Middle School on the topic of courage….Read more
012: Living on the Edge of Chaos: Fear Factor PBL with Steph Cleveland
As I continue to push forward with the job of instructional coach at a school that has morphed into a PBL building I am looking for new ways to help…Read more
Deeper Learning Week 1 Reflection and Thoughts
Below are my key takeaways from the contents of week 1 from Deeper Learning Panel Discussion Notes and Thoughts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36rzTUM_CuE Deeper Learning consists of three things 1. Identity – does it…Read more
#GGEE Video 8: Project Tuning Process with Students
Today I tested out Google Glass by recording a Project Tuning involving several teachers and students. This project is going to be an amazing one. We would love any feedback…Read more
Student Voice and Participation in Teacher Project Tuning Session
As our building continues to push forward with Project Based Learning (PBL) and striving to challenge our students and ourselves I have reflected on the many key areas we need…Read more
The Outsiders Blogging Project #pbl #pblchat
I wanted to share with everyone a blogging project that one of our many amazing teachers are getting ready to start in language arts. This is a quick overview that…Read more