2020-05-27 18:54
By Meghan Raftery When teachers are first learning how to engage students in project-based learning (PBL), one question comes up most often: how should students be grouped? It’s… Read More
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2020-04-29 15:06
By Rachelle Dene Poth With many schools around the world facilitating remote learning for the remainder of this academic year and possibly longer, we must find ways to provide more th… Read More
2020-04-14 21:02
By Meghan Raftery As schools across the world participate in large-scale remote learning amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, Defined Learning can be helpful to ensure meaningful learning… Read More
2020-04-08 21:46
By Rachelle Dene Poth The past month has definitely been a challenging time in the world. We are experiencing unprecedented changes in our daily lives and in particular, in education… Read More
2020-04-03 13:39
By Dr. Carolyn Marchetti Teaching math in a remote classroom needs to be even more engaging than face-to-face since we are not next to our students to give them a nudge when they are… Read More
2020-04-01 20:33
By Rachelle Dene Poth One area that I have tried to bring into my teaching practice more over the past four years, is Project Based Learning (PBL). When I first started teaching… Read More
2020-03-26 18:26
By Anne Jolly, During this unprecedented time in our education history when many schools are closed nationwide, how can parents and other caregivers set up environments and activities to hel… Read More
2020-03-24 16:39
By Dr. David Reese When we think about the remote classroom it is important to keep it structured for both the teacher and the student as everyone slowly becomes comfortable working r… Read More
2020-03-20 19:44
The 5E instructional model is a successful instructional strategy used by many teachers. for teaching science. This a five-stage sequence that can be used to guide teaching and learning. Thi… Read More
2020-03-19 14:48
By Meghan Raftery As most of the United States rapidly transitions to a full-time homeschool environment, teachers are especially equipped to handle this crisis with their own childre… Read More
2020-03-10 16:25
By Meghan Raftery Dr. Valencia Bradshaw may be a 14-year veteran of Fulton County Public Schools, the fourth-largest school system in Georgia, but she has not always been an educator… Read More
2020-02-25 19:50
By Rachelle Dene Poth It is important for us as educators to continue to ask ourselves two questions: ”How can we best prepare our students for the future?” … Read More
2020-02-04 20:02
By Rachelle Dene Poth To prepare for the future, we need to help our students develop skills that will transfer to whatever they decide to do once they leave our classrooms. An import… Read More
2020-01-22 22:25
By Jacie Maslyk Powerful learning does not happen in isolation. This is especially true for our students, which is why STEM learning is so critical. Learning within siloed… Read More
2020-01-08 21:03
By Anne Jolly Have you taught William? Early in my teaching career, I remember walking into the school office with a bounce in my step – the holiday spirit everywhere! Student-m… Read More
2020-01-08 17:00
Learn how the fastest-growing school district in TX is empowering its teachers to deepen students’ understanding of career pathways through authentic project-based learning. Ima… Read More
2019-12-17 20:14
By Rachelle Dene Poth Over the past year, there has been an increase in the discussion of how to prepare students for the future of work and the future of learning. With so many chang… Read More
2019-12-04 15:36
By Anne Jolly Let’s say that you’ve heard the hype about Project Based Learning (PBL), perhaps tried some PBL ideas you’ve read about, but you haven’t actually… Read More
2019-12-03 21:02
From professional development opportunities to connecting lessons to careers, here’s how schools and districts can promote STEM for all By Joel Jacobson In schools across… Read More
2019-11-18 19:58
By Rachelle Dene Poth There are a lot of questions about what the world of work will look like in the future. What skills will our students need and how can we best prepare them for j… Read More
2019-11-12 20:01
An elementary school intervention teacher shares how imagining their own bakeries inspired her students to collaborate, create, and consider future careers. By Deanna Freeman P… Read More
2019-11-06 17:34
By Anne Jolly STEM and project-based learning (PBL) are closely connected. In fact, well-implemented STEM projects generally require a PBL approach. That leads to this question from t… Read More
2019-11-01 14:50
By Dr. Jacie Maslyk My sons and I recently visited the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. It is truly a place of discovery for learners of any age. Their exhibits are inviti… Read More
2019-10-24 15:02
By Dr. David Reese The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are designed to address global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmen… Read More
2019-10-22 19:41
Learn about Sustainable Development Goals and get tips on raising awareness and introducing these important goals to students. By Meghan Raftery Adopted in 2015, the United Nat… Read More
2019-10-15 14:31
By Anne Jolly Project-based learning is an engaging way of learning for students. It’s real. It’s creative. It helps kids make sense of the subject matter they’re learning… Read More
2019-10-08 15:44
By Rachelle Dene Poth In education today we need to stay informed of the different strategies and resources that are available for providing more personalized learning experiences for… Read More
2019-09-25 14:36
By Jacie Maslyk A 3rd-grade class is preparing for an upcoming unit of study. The teacher envisioned a cross-curricular approach to connect content in social studies with Englis… Read More
2019-09-25 09:12
By Kelsey Bednar It’s that time of year again! Teachers and students are back to school with a renewed excitement about the prospects of an exciting, productive year ahead. Befo… Read More
2019-09-17 19:33
A STEM education consultant explains how consistent collaboration among teachers can foster effective STEM-based PBL instruction. By Anne Jolly I entered the teaching profession directly fro… Read More
2019-09-12 20:33
By David L. Reese, Ed.D. Personalized learning is an educational approach that aims to customize learning for each student’s strengths, needs, skills, and interests. Personalized learn… Read More
2019-09-03 14:56
By Anne Jolly Ten years ago, a groundbreaking event occurred in the K-12 education arena. The Common Core Standards introduced a set of clear, consistent guidelines for what every stu… Read More
2019-08-21 19:17
By Rachelle Dene Poth As we head back to our classrooms and prepare for the upcoming year, there are many things we need to consider. A few of my reflections are: What worked well las… Read More
2019-07-08 20:16
Learn how an AZ school used the engineering design process to successfully establish a schoolwide STEM focus. By Christine Rowlan Teachers are good at juggling all of the new each year &mdas&hell…Read More
2019-06-24 19:38
Three elementary school teachers explain how they created an engaging and dynamic project that empowered students to build future-ready skills. By Grayson McKinney, Zach Rondot, and Amanda O… Read More
2019-06-04 15:43
By Anne Jolly I remember a haunting conversation with a 7th-grade science teacher – I’ll call her Sara. Actually, I guess Sara was the one who was haunted – haunted by the… Read More
2019-05-21 18:55
By Rachelle Dene Poth Most schools have reached that somewhat chaotic or challenging time of the school year. Spring is in full swing with schedules packed with academic events, sports activ… Read More
2019-04-22 16:46
By Anne Jolly Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must have” skills in our workforce and… Read More
2019-04-15 19:55
By Rachelle Dene Poth About a year ago, I read about something called the “gig economy.” Not knowing what that meant, I turned to Google to do a search and within .30 seconds, I… Read More
2019-03-04 15:48
By Rachelle Dene Poth Years ago when I started to use more technology in the classroom, I thought that by having students watch videos at home, rather than in class, I would be “flippi… Read More
2019-02-14 20:44
By Dr. Jacie Maslyk Hovered over a table full of intricately designed gears, lights, and wires, one student looks up and cautiously asks, “What if it doesn’t work?” She&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-01-09 17:36
By Maggie O’Brien Each month we review articles on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) and take note of the stories we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Below a… Read More
2019-01-02 16:06
Learn how PBL can bring about rigorous and engaging teaching needed to build students’ future-ready competencies. Teaching STEM? What do you want your students to know and be able to d… Read More
2018-12-04 17:34
By David L. Reese, Ed.D. Through project-based learning (PBL) and the use of real-world performance tasks tied to social challenges, students have the opportunity to apply competencies assoc… Read More
2018-10-23 14:46
By Rachelle Dene Poth Technology creates many opportunities for teachers to provide innovative learning experiences for students. An even greater benefit is that these learning experiences c… Read More
2018-10-17 14:54
By Alan Oakman When I was a student, I used to wish for two things: no boring lectures and no homework. The tides have changed and I have become a teacher now. But I can sense that even my s… Read More
2018-09-28 14:24
How do I integrate Math, Science, and Engineering in my Classroom? Start with the Practices! By Carolyn Marchetti STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is more than just a groupi… Read More
2018-09-14 16:55
By Kelsey Bednar “We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist … using technologies that haven’t been invented … in order to solve… Read More
2018-09-13 15:13
By Aletha Williams When I first started teaching, I did a disservice to students in my classroom. I would put them in rows and lecture to the students in the front row. I… Read More
2018-09-11 13:44
By Joshua Arnold There are plenty of guru-led ideas in education right now that you can have trouble finding one that works for your classroom. Most of these ideas are backed by teach… Read More
2018-09-04 15:32
“An instructional coach and media coordinator collaborate to create an innovative and engaging PBL curriculum” By Dr. Angela Mullennix During the most recent school year… Read More
2018-08-27 18:54
By Rachelle Dene Poth The start of each new school year is such an exciting time for educators and students. After the summer break, educators head back into their classrooms and scho… Read More
2018-08-06 16:50
Two educators share how they use innovative real-world projects to build entrepreneurship skills and inspire creativity in their students. By Grayson McKinney and Zach Rondot Let&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-08-01 15:31
By: Anne Jolly So, you’re going to be teaching STEM? That’s great! You may be a first-time STEM teacher, or perhaps you’re an experienced STEM teacher eager to add new ener… Read More
2018-07-31 14:54
By Maggie O’Brien Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiri… Read More
2018-07-26 16:26
By Kelsey Bednar One of the many initiatives that districts across the U.S. are working toward is the successful implementation of project-based learning (PBL). Whether you have done… Read More
2018-07-17 16:07
A school district uses project-based learning to introduce students to a variety of careers starting in kindergarten. By: Suzie Boss In Kankakee, Illinois, students begin exploring future ca… Read More
2018-07-17 14:35
Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education that we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from resear… Read More
2018-07-11 15:45
An experienced educator shares insights on the importance of following the UBD framework to effectively implement the PBL process. By Dr. David Reese I have long… Read More
2018-07-09 16:25
By Maggie O’Brien Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find excepti… Read More
2018-07-02 18:11
By Larue Fitch At Kankakee School District, we asked our students the question, “What was your most memorable moment in school?” More than 90% of their responses reflected… Read More
2018-07-02 18:04
A district is preparing its students for the future by focusing on the skills and connections students will need in their careers. By Felice Hybert Having a job may seem a lifetime aw… Read More
2018-06-28 14:15
By Anne Jolly “STEM literacy has a profound and growing impact on our day-to-day lives. It helps us make critical decisions about our health care, our finances and… Read More
2018-06-26 19:22
By Jenna Blair Increasing globalization and digitization in the modern world have caused a higher demand for skilled workers in STEM jobs and careers. At a time when cryptocurrencies… Read More
2018-06-20 15:41
Project-based learning (PBL) is fairly new to me. A few years ago after attending some conferences and reading a few books, I realized that I had not been doing authentic PBL. Instead, I had… Read More
2018-06-11 20:48
By Anne Jolly Happy summer, filled with lots of good sunshine and time to explore! And during that prized time, perhaps your Stem preparation for the coming fall is ramping up &nda&hell…Read More
2018-06-04 15:27
By Maggie O’Brien Each month, we list articles on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find… Read More
2018-05-17 14:55
By Felice Hybert Back in the early 1900s, John Dewey promoted the “learning by doing”approach to education, which would later become the foundation of project-ba… Read More
2018-05-16 14:52
By Rachelle Dene Poth With the summer break approaching, educators and students alike could use some fresh ideas to keep the energy high and finish the year strong. I have found that the end… Read More
2018-05-15 14:59
BY DR. GENEVRA WALTERS, DR. NICOLE DEVRIES, AND JAMIE HARBIN Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21st-century learning framework: collaboration, communication… Read More
2018-05-01 17:05
By Anthony Johnson Think about the jobs in today’s economy — the ones we’re supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees evaluated using bubble-i… Read More
2018-05-01 16:18
By Maggie O’Brien Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally… Read More
2018-04-30 16:28
Delivering authentic experiences in the classroom and learning how to juggle district data are two wide themes that will monopolize education discussion in the next 12 months. By Dian Schaff… Read More
2018-04-30 16:10
BY CAROLINE GORDON MESSENGER AND FELICE HYBERT Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simpl… Read More
2018-04-26 20:47
By Anne Jolly Kids spring into the world STEM-ready. From birth, they are problem-solvers trying to make sense of the world around them. They’re fascinated with building things… Read More
2018-04-25 13:55
By Rachelle Dene Poth With so many different tools available to teachers, we can now not only design more engaging ways for students to learn, but we can also give students opportunit… Read More
2018-04-19 19:56
By Carolyn Marchetti In both math and science, problem-solving is a critical skill. It is a process that students will use throughout their schooling, work life, and beyond.&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-04-11 14:47
The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. (CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an ef… Read More
2018-04-09 15:27
By Maggie O’Brien Each month, we list news articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exception… Read More
2018-04-05 14:49
By Rachelle Dene Poth There are many ways to provide students with authentic learning experiences in the classroom. We promote student choice by offering a variety of ways for student… Read More
2017-01-04 21:42
When you think of STEM, it’s likely you think of science, technology, engineering, and math, all rolled into one. At Kankakee Schools in Illinois, our STEM program aims to do a lot mor… Read More
2016-12-05 15:45
In a recent study, students learning via project tested better and improved applied problem-solving skills Read More
2015-12-01 21:35
Nominations from top K12 leaders led to the selection of products that enhance learning across the country Northbrook, IL. – December 1, 2015 — Defined Learning’s service … Read More
2015-12-01 21:02
Parties, shopping and vacation time can derail learning. Here are rock-solid solutions to keep students on task. By: Christopher Piehler Late October through early January is a festive… Read More
2015-12-01 20:51
Ask a third grader what she wants to be when she grows up and she might say “a doctor.” Adults know that anyone with a doctorate is technically a doctor, but for a young mind the… Read More
2015-11-02 21:38
By Matthew Lynch Let’s compare STEM and English to peanut butter and jelly. Some see the two ingredients as total opposites in look, smell, and taste, but if you spread Read More
2015-09-29 22:20
A New Approach to STEM Education at a Rural Elementary School Revs up Learning with Hands-on Student Experiences By: Julia Brolin Education is like a car. With acceleration, comes shifting… Read More
2015-06-15 14:52
At Phoenixville Area Middle School educators have introduced a new program, which they say is on the cutting edge of innovative learning Read More
2015-06-12 23:09
A weather unit was already part of my plans so I decided to use the Defined STEM Weather Reporter performance task. I integrated a few of my other weather projects, like launching a weather… Read More
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