Need some fun, festive, and experiential holiday activities for teens this season? Yes, this time of year can be a little hectic, but it is also one of my favorite times of year in my high school classroom at home with my own kids.
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 How nice does it sound to forget rigid curriculum maps and endless busywork? Project-based learning (PBL) offers homeschool families a powerful, flexible, and deeply meaningful way to approach education, and you don’t have to be a certified teacher or expert planner to make it work.
A project-based learning portfolio is one of the most powerful tools for capturing the full story of student growth. It’s more than a binder or digital folder; it’s a living collection of a student’s ideas, drafts, reflections, feedback, revisions, photos, and final products. Enter to learn more!
 Personalizing learning doesn’t have to mean creating 30 different lesson plans for 30 different students. The key is building a framework where students take the lead in shaping their own experiences. That’s where student-led project-based learning (PBL) comes in. It's a powerful, flexible way to meet each learner where they are while giving them ownership, purpose, and voice.
I incorporate community action projects into every part of my high school teaching. A community action project is a type of project-based learning in which students identify an issue in their community, research it, brainstorm solutions, create an action plan, and then put that plan into motion. These projects are a powerful form of self-directed, real-world service learning.
 Do you ever feel that no matter what you do or how hard you try, you just can't seem to reach all of your students? Project-based learning is a great way to not only reach your students but also engage them in personalized, meaningful work. How, you might ask? Let's take a look.
 Gradeless schools and classrooms seem to be a hot topic of conversation in my life right now, so I wanted to address the idea of “going gradeless” here on my blog.
Let’s talk about what it means to have a gradeless school or classroom, the benefits of taking that route, and what to do to measure or demonstrate learning instead.  As an experiential educator and parent, I understand the significance of introducing my students to career exploration activities and guiding them toward a logical career path, as well as ensuring they have real skills to navigate evolving career landscapes when I’m gone.
Let’s talk about career exploration projects that students can apply to their real lives!  Experiential learning is awesome all of the time, but there are so many amazing opportunities for experiential learning in the fall! This blog post highlights some of my favorites. Check it out.
 "I would love to start teaching project-based learning to student-led learners, but I'm a beginner and I'm feeling really uncertain and overwhelmed by the learning curve".
I get this comment in my inbox quite often, and my response is always that you have to start student-directed project-based learning somewhere. You might as well start now, and with a few tricks of the trade in your back pocket. |
Blog IntentTo provide innovative educational resources for educators, parents, and students, that go beyond lecture and worksheets. AuthorSara Segar, experiential life-science educator and advisor, curriculum writer, and mother of two. 
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