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Cooperative Arithmetic: How to Teach Math as a Social Activity

A master teacher in Anchorage, Alaska, establishes a cooperative-learning environment in an upper-elementary classroom.

2/27/08 | 24 comments | Core Concept(s): Social & Emotional Learning, Teacher Development
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Geometry in the Real World: Students as Architects

Through project learning, geometry becomes relevant as well as rigorous.

5/18/2008 | 12 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Assessment
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PBL Research Summary: Studies Validate Project-Based Learning

Research shows the efficacy of an authentic form of education that expects students to immerse themselves in a topic and meaningfully demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge.

9/19/2008 | 3 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning
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Teachers, Like Students, Learn by Doing: Project Learning at Envision Schools

posted by Bob Lenz

A quote by experiential-education pioneer Kurt Hahn projects brightly onto a large screen: “We are crew, not passengers.” After a brief welcome, the thirty-five new teachers at Envision Schools are asked to respond to the quote in their journals. Then, following some quiet reflection time, the teachers meet their fellow group members.

8/29/2007 | 110 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Teacher Development
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Academics Meets Architecture: Applying Math Skills to a Real-World Problem

Students in Eeva Reeder's geometry class design schools for 2050.

2/11/2002 | 10 comments | Core Concept(s): Assessment, Social & Emotional Learning
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Learn and Live: Clear View Charter Elementary School

Clear View Charter Elementary School, in Chula Vista, California, has been recognized for its innovative efforts to support the needs of its multilingual student population through the use of technology-enhanced project-based learning.

05/01/2000 | 22 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Technology Integration
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Learning by Design: The Build San Francisco Institute's School-to-Career Program

Architectural projects and internships integrate real-life math, science, design, and technology skills for San Francisco high school students.

2/21/2007 | 7 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning
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A Product of Learning: Representing Their Work Through Tech

A school uses technology to help provide top-of-the-line education for all students.

1/19/2004 | 9 comments | Core Concept(s): Technology Integration, Assessment, Project Learning
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Balancing the Classroom: Strategies for Sharing Responsibility

posted by Ken Messersmith

A teacher in our local school district recently posted a question on one of our discussion boards: “I’m having a difficult time coming up with ideas on how to give my students more responsibility and freedom in my classroom. I am very structured and organized -- how can I give my eighth graders a little freedom in the classroom and retain structure and organization?”

9/26/2007 | 63 comments | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development
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A Remarkable Transformation: Union City Public Schools

The teachers and community -- and a large dose of technology -- come together to save this New Jersey school district.

4/9/2008 | 14 comments | Core Concept(s): Project Learning, Teacher Development, Technology Integration