Project-Based Learning

Curriculum Opinion Phenomenon-Based Learning in Finland Inspires Student Inquiry
How allowing students in Finland to investigate phenomena inspires inquiry and curiosity in students.
Sam Northern, October 31, 2018
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5 min read
Teaching Opinion Teaching Design Thinking to Hack School and Prep for Complexity
Tom chats with Sam Seidel about design thinking and how it can slow down and discover the true root of the problem in education.
Tom Vander Ark, October 10, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Opinion Giving the Gift of Place
In this episode Tom & Emily take you on a virtual field trip to Murie Ranch, in the Grand Teton National Park, to talk about place-based education with Christen Girard and Nate McClennen
Tom Vander Ark, October 2, 2018
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5 min read
Teaching Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Project-Based Learning?
Quiz Yourself: How does project-based learning affect students' problem-solving abilities and how are educators building awareness of students' projects?
David Rosenzweig, September 6, 2018
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1 min read
Future of Work Opinion Apple Exec on Rewiring Education
Former Apple VP of Education, John Couch on why he's enthusiastic about project-based and challenge-based learning and the future of learning technology, why design is such a critical concept for education. and his new book Rewiring Education.
Tom Vander Ark, September 5, 2018
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3 min read
School & District Management Opinion Back to School in El Paso: District and New Tech Expand Partnership
On the first day of school, we joined El Paso ISD Superintendent Juan Cabrera on a tour of school visits including several of the nine schools in the district that belong to the New Tech Network. Here's our recap.
Tom Vander Ark, August 27, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Video Webinar: Weaving Project-Based Learning Into Rigorous High School Courses
Many schools are keen on incorporating project-based learning into their curriculum, reasoning that the exploratory, hands-on lessons engage students and promote collaboration and independent thinking. This webinar will explore an attempt to integrate project-based learning into the high school curriculum, through an approach called Knowledge in Action. The program, designed by a researchers at the University of Washington in collaboration with high school teachers, incorporates project-based learning within Advanced Placement courses. We look at the program’s approach, and its implications for the teaching of project-based learning in rigorous courses at the high school level, and how one district AP coordinator uses Knowledge in Action in her district.
August 14, 2018
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Teaching Profession Opinion How Two Schools Are Thinking Globally and Taking Action Locally
How students at two schools are taking action on global issues.
Amaya Allen, August 9, 2018
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5 min read
Future of Work Opinion The Power of Us: A Network Powering Projects, Changing Lives
More than 1,400 educators from more than 150 schools across the U.S. and from Australia braved July humidity in St. Louis to further activate their network's commitment to powerful learning and the "power of us". Here's a look at network effect in action.
Tom Vander Ark, July 17, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Opinion Scuba at High School: Diving into Outdoor Education
A SCUBA club at High Tech High provides students with a sense of accomplishment, as well as imparting science knowledge and deeper learning skills.
Contributing Blogger, July 11, 2018
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5 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Place-Based Education: Think Globally, Teach Locally
Place-based education incorporates a local approach while also linking students to global issues.
Sarah Anderson, July 10, 2018
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8 min read
Teaching Opinion Talking Learner Experience at the Zoo
In this episode of the podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks learner experience with leaders from Washington state. He focuses on three small community connected, experiential schools in Tacoma, WA. One of which can be found in a zoo.
Tom Vander Ark, June 26, 2018
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3 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion The Whole Game in Microcosm: A Powerful Approach to Teacher Learning
In this post, Jal Mehta argues that "the whole game at the junior level" is a good strategy for teacher learning as well as student learning.
Jal Mehta, June 20, 2018
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7 min read
Science Opinion What's Up With All the Design-Focused Schools?
Is the focus on design in schools a fad, a trend or something else? In this episode of the podcast, Tom and Emily explore the rise in popularity of design-focused schools.
Tom Vander Ark, June 19, 2018
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5 min read
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