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5 Profound Benefits of Scaling Student-Led Project-Based Learning in Schools

10/2/2023

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Project-based learning is taking the world by storm. Student-led project-based learning in particular could revolutionize education as we know it, instilling in learners a lifelong passion for learning and preparing them for the future.

But can this transformation happen if student-led PBL operates inside a vacuum; inside one classroom, facilitated by only one teacher in a school of 20 teachers?

Likely, not. So I encourage the scaling of student-led project-based learning in schools, and WHY that is is the focus of this post.

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21 Experiential Fall Learning Activities for High School Students

9/26/2023

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Experiential learning is awesome all of the time, but experiential fall learning activities are favorites. 

Fall is unique in so many ways. The weather begins to change, wildlife prepares for winter, many farmers harvest their crops, seasonal illnesses begin to creep in (not my favorite), kids gear up for winter sports, fall flavors make a brief appearance, and the holiday season comes on strong.

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The Importance of Creating Classroom Culture in an Experiential Learning Community

8/28/2023

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I pride myself in creating classroom culture in my experiential learning community that is strong, positive, and trusting. 

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Experiential Learning Defined: What Does Classroom Experiential Learning Look Like?

8/20/2023

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What is experiential learning anyway? How is experiential learning defined? What does K12 classroom experiential learning look like? What are the characteristics of experiential learning? What are examples of experiential learning? What are experiential learning activities? Why is experiential learning important and what are the benefits? I get these questions a lot.

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100 + Final Product Ideas for Project-Based Learning

8/1/2023

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You've come to the right place if you are looking for a project based learning example or two for project final products, end products that demonstrate learning in a unique and innovative way.
Do you need innovative ideas for projects that have creative end products to demonstrate learning? Sometimes we just need something to reference for final project ideas.

This blog post is a laundry list of interesting and creative project final product ideas that students and teachers can browse for inspiration.

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Five High School Senior Project Examples to Inspire and Motivate

8/1/2023

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High school senior projects are a powerful and life-changing way to send your high schoolers off into the world of college, careers, and adulthood. But what do you do? How do you start? What is a powerful high school senior project example?

This post highlights examples of some life-changing high school senior projects done by my own students. I hope they can at least offer some ideas and inspiration for senior projects with your own students.

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7 Common Student-Led Project-Based Learning Challenges and Troubleshooting Tips

7/31/2023

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I have been a high school experiential educator for over a decade, and my dominant approach has been self-directed project-based learning. Students design and execute their projects from start to finish with my guidance. But it's not perfect. That is the reality. 

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10 Super Cool Examples of Project-Based Learning Experiences Led by Students

7/24/2023

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One of the most common questions that I get is if I could show some real examples of project-based learning in action; examples of PBLs designed and led by students.

​This blog post does just that. Keep reading to take a look at project-based learning examples designed and executed either by my high school students or my own elementary kids at home.


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5 Ideas for Senior Project Experiences that Set Students up for Future Success

7/18/2023

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I heard the word "senior project" the first day I walked into my classroom as a first year teacher. Senior projects, although they took many different shapes over the course of my career, were highly emphasized at my school.

We always implemented a senior project of some kind. The school never wavered on that, and I never questioned it because I witnessed senior projects to be one of the most amazing college and career readiness strategies for our students.

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4 PBL Culture-Building Techniques to Create a Passionate and Collaborative Learning Community

7/9/2023

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One of the most important aspects of project-based learning, especially when student-led, is PBL culture-building.

​Developing an amazing project-based learning experience is an achievement and feels good, for sure, but that PBL design is only a dream if PBL culture isn’t part of the equation. 

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