 Happy Halloween, friends! Halloween is a super fun and creative holiday that kids tend to love. A LOT. This holiday filled with candy, late nights, and tons of energy, can also pose challenges for teachers and parents—myself included!
Kids' spirit for Halloween can also present an incredible opportunity to create meaningful change in the community through project-based learning. Let’s explore how we can channel this enthusiasm into impactful projects!
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 Hispanic Heritage Month projects offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the rich and diverse history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. As educators, we can deepen this learning experience through student-led project-based learning (PBL). Let’s dive into 10 Hispanic Heritage Month project-based learning driving questions.
 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 engage them in personalized, meaningful work. How, you might ask? Let's take a look.
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.
 Student-led project-based learning doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, challenging, or time-consuming to set up.
Self-directed PBL is, however, a very unique learning experience, and the classroom or homeschool should be set up in a way that is conducive to self-direction and the distinct elements of project-based learning. There are not specific classroom project-based learning materials required for student-led PBL, but I do have some suggestions for general supplies that do nurture these experiences. Let’s dive in.  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.
 "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. 
What is project-based learning? What is self-directed learning and how is self-directed project-based learning different than standard PBL? Why is self-directed project-based learning important for learners?
Get your answers! Start here. Six Essential Components of Project-Based Learning Design that Effectively Deepen Learning7/14/2024 
Project-based learning is powerful and potentially life-changing for learners, offering them the chance to experience deep and meaningful learning experiences while also building essential skills. There are components of project-based learning, however, that maximize the potential for impactful experiences. Let's take a closer look at those components.
What are the essential project-based learning steps, especially those steps involved in student-directed PBL?
Self-directed project-based learning is an awesome learning experience for everyone, giving students choice and voice in the PBL design and execution processes. But what steps do they need to take? What steps do YOU need to take as a facilitator? Read on! |
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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