When working with educators to implement project based learning (PBL) in their districts/schools/classrooms, the one subject area that is consistently met with hesitation is math. On a regular basis, math teachers (across all grade levels) ask something to the effect of, “Yeah, this is great. But how does it work in math class?” Here are […]
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Since Hacking Project Based Learning came out last December, Erin Murphy (my coauthor) and I have had many requests for a project planning template that ties everything together. So, without further delay, scroll/swipe to the bottom of this post to download the template! Meanwhile, below is information pertaining to fives features of project based learning, which […]
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Inquiry-based learning can be defined as learning that “starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios – rather than simply presenting established facts or portraying a smooth path to knowledge.” In short, we uncover material, as opposed to content coverage and the memorization and regurgitation of facts and knowledge. As a teacher, everything I taught was infused, in one […]
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My first few years in the classroom I wasn’t a big fan of learning targets or posting learning targets prior to each lesson for students to see. These feelings were mostly driven by my experiences as a student teacher, during which I had to write the standard on the board prior to each lesson. (I […]
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This post was written by Erin Murphy and was originally published on her blog. Ross: What do you think about writing a book on PBL? Me: I think you’re crazy. Ross: Just think about it. If I’m being honest, I tried not to think about it. Unfortunately, the idea got stuck in my head. At first I fixated […]
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Last spring, as part of a professional development series organized by Tom Marshall (an Elementary Principal in Paramus, New Jersey), I facilitated three two-hour sessions on project based learning (PBL). Below is an outline of the five activities that were spread out across the three sessions. In six hours total, the goal was to start […]
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Before the summer hits, Erin Murphy and I will be releasing our new book on project based learning, Project Based Learning. Real Questions. Real Answers. – Unpacking PBL and Inquiry. To say we’re excited about this release is an understatement. And, more information to come! #RealPBL In the meantime…Over the next month or so, I’m […]
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Before the summer hits, Erin Murphy and I will be releasing our new book on project based learning, Project Based Learning. Real Questions. Real Answers. – Unpacking PBL and Inquiry. To say we’re excited about this release is an understatement. And, more information to come! #RealPBL In the meantime…Over the next month or so, I’m […]
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Before the summer hits, Erin Murphy and I will be releasing our new book on project based learning, Project Based Learning. Real Questions. Real Answers. – Unpacking PBL and Inquiry. To say we’re excited about this release is an understatement. And, more information to come! #RealPBL In the meantime…Over the next month or so, I’m […]
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I hope everyone's doing as well as can be given current circumstances. This past weekend I created a free eBook (link below) by synthesizing content from the upcoming book I'm writing with Erin Murphy, Project Based Learning. Real Questions. Real Answers. – Unpacking PBL and Inquiry. This eBook was created while considering the current circumstances […]
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