Group Enrollment Options: Online Experiential and PBL Training for Educators
What does experiential and PBL training group enrollment mean?
Are you a school or program director, curriculum coordinator, department head, homeschool coop director, etc. that is looking for student-led and/or PBL training for a group of teachers, parents, or staff members?
Maybe you're looking to offer professional development, training, or continuing education hours to your entire staff? You're in the right place!
You can enroll your group in any of Experiential Learning Depot's online training programs at a steeply discounted rate depending on the volume of group members enrolling. Scroll down for prices.
Maybe you're looking to offer professional development, training, or continuing education hours to your entire staff? You're in the right place!
You can enroll your group in any of Experiential Learning Depot's online training programs at a steeply discounted rate depending on the volume of group members enrolling. Scroll down for prices.
What is the benefit of group enrollment?
One of the most effective ways of transforming, restructuring, or building a student-led and/or project-based learning community is by doing so as a unit.
By having members of that community go through the same training at the same time, those members are consistently on the same page, can hold each other accountable, can use each other for support, ideas, partnerships, and so much more.
The knowledge, training, experiences, mission, and philosophy are uniform, making the shift to a student-led or project-based learning model easy, streamlined, and successful.
By having members of that community go through the same training at the same time, those members are consistently on the same page, can hold each other accountable, can use each other for support, ideas, partnerships, and so much more.
The knowledge, training, experiences, mission, and philosophy are uniform, making the shift to a student-led or project-based learning model easy, streamlined, and successful.
Why go the online training route with teachers and staff members rather than in person?
Online courses have some perks:
- Less expensive
- More comprehensive
- Involve ongoing support from Experiential Learning Depot
- Members have lifetime access and can pop back into the training portal anytime they need a refresher or inspiration.
How do I get my group enrolled in an experiential or PBL training program?
Interested in enrolling your group in a student-led or project-based learning training program online? Email me at [email protected] so we can get you all set up or schedule a free call!
Here is the process:
Easy peasy!
Have questions? Schedule a 15-minute Zoom call!
Here is the process:
- Get in touch to discuss details
- Once I have an idea of which course you're interested in and how many members you would like to enroll, I will set up a payment page specifically for your group with the discount attached share that link with you.
- From your customized checkout page, you will click on the number of members you will be enrolling and make the corresponding payment.
- Once the payment has been made, you will enter the email addresses of each enrolled member.
- They will each receive an email with their own personal account and login info.
Easy peasy!
Have questions? Schedule a 15-minute Zoom call!
Training Options:
Course Description:
Looking for information and training related to project-based learning in schools? In this comprehensive PBL training program, your group will learn how to organize and facilitate student-led project-based learning experiences in secondary schools or homeschools with simple strategies and clear systems that foster a culture of creativity and self-direction.
Looking for information and training related to project-based learning in schools? In this comprehensive PBL training program, your group will learn how to organize and facilitate student-led project-based learning experiences in secondary schools or homeschools with simple strategies and clear systems that foster a culture of creativity and self-direction.
Timeframe:
5 hrs of online PBL training videos (self-paced)
Includes:
5 hrs of online PBL training videos (self-paced)
Includes:
- Student-Led Project-Based Learning Training Videos: 5 modules with anywhere from 4 - 10 short (most of them under 10 minutes) lessons in each.
- PBL Culture-Building
- PBL Design
- PBL in Action
- Outcomes and Assessments
- Moving Forward - Launching and Scaling PBL
- Teaching Resources: Teacher guides, student design workbooks, implementation tools, assessments, planners, spreadsheets, and more.
- Design Thinking Bonus Training
- Digital PBL Bonus Training
- Access to PBL Culture-Building Resource Library
- Lifetime Access to a Private Members Community (accessible in the members portal of the course program)
- Certificate: Includes a certificate of completion for 6 clock hours
Base Rate: $217/person
Group Rates:
Group Rates:
- Tier 1: 5-10 members $197/person
- Tier 2: 11-19 members $175/person
- Tier 3: 20-49 members $152/person
- Tier 4: 50+ members $130/person (40% off)
Course Description:
In this short, introductory course, you will learn the skills and strategies to confidently launch and maintain student-led learning in your classroom or homeschool.
Timeframe:
1-hour of training
Includes:
In this short, introductory course, you will learn the skills and strategies to confidently launch and maintain student-led learning in your classroom or homeschool.
Timeframe:
1-hour of training
Includes:
- Training videos: 10 lessons (each under 10 minutes)
- Checklist: Includes a step-by-step checklist of actionable steps
- Workbook: A guide and workbook to keep group members accountable and moving forward
- Certificate: Includes a certificate of completion for 1 clock hour
Base Rate: $47/person
Group Rates:
Group Rates:
- Tier 1: 5-19 members $40/person
- Tier 2: 20-49 members $35/person
- Tier 3: 50+ members $30/person
FAQs
Does my group get the full student-led and/or PBL training course all at once?
Yes. As soon as I've enrolled all members of your group in the chosen training program, each member will receive an email with login information. They can login in to their personal member portal and get started! They can work through the program at their own pace or follow a group
How would our group work through the training program together since it's digital and self-paced?
I highly recommend making a schedule for your group to hold all group members accountable. This schedule would serve as a suggested timetable for progressing through Student-Led Learning Made Easy and/or PBL Teacher Academy collectively.
Suggested Timetable for PBL Teacher Academy:
Week 1: Work through module 1 - PBL Culture-Building. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 1 independently over the course of the week.
Week 2: Work through module 2 - PBL Design. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 2 independently over the course of the week. This is the longest training module, which is something to keep in mind as you plan your schedule.
Week 3: Work through module 3 - PBLs in Action. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 3 independently over the course of the week.
Week 4: Work through modules 4 & 5 - Outcomes and Assessments and Moving Forward. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 4&5 independently over the course of the week. These modules are shorter than the others.
Group Meetings: Schedule a meeting for your group at the end of each week to reflect, discuss, and implement what was learned.
***Student-Led Learning Made Easy is a much shorter program than PBL Teacher Academy that educators can work through in as little as a day. But again, just as I recommended with PBL Teacher Academy, schedule group meetings to discuss what was learned and to make an action plan.
Are the training programs applicable to all grade levels?
Student-Led Learning Made Easy is appropriate for all grade-levels. Student-led learning follows a framework that can work for all ages and skill-levels.
PBL Teacher Academy is geared toward upper-elementary, middle, and high school students. These age recommendations stem from the nature of project-based learning, which involves community outreach and inquiry-based activities. Young children, particularly those who haven't yet developed reading or writing skills, may encounter challenges in engaging with these aspects independently.
How long will it take for our group to complete this course?
Student-Led Learning Made Easy can be completely easily in under one week. Consider asking all members of the group to spend 20 minutes per day working through the video trainings. Meet as a group at the end of the week to discuss and take action.
There is a total of six hours of video training time in this PBL Teacher Academy. The PBL training program is released all at once and is self-paced. Head back up a couple of questions to view the suggested group timetable for this particular course.
Our group won't have a lot of flexibility to leave the boundaries of the classroom. Is student-led learning or PBL right for our students?
The answer to both is, yes. Student-led learning doesn't necessarily require leaving the classroom.
In student-led project-based learning, you may be aware that it emphasizes authenticity, real-world applicability, and collaboration, motivating students to engage with their communities to enact positive change. Consequently, within the PBL Teacher Academy, I address strategies for overcoming challenges associated with limitations related to leaving the school.
Additionally, when you enroll as a group in PBL Teacher Academy, every member receives a bonus module on transitioning to digital platforms with PBL. In this module, I guide you through utilizing digital tools to maintain the authenticity and community-based nature of project-based learning, even in situations where physical classroom interaction is limited.
I am a subject-based teacher that needs to adhere to standards. Is student-led learning or PBL right for my students?
Yes, 100%. Both student-led learning experiences in general and student-led project-based learning can be designed around standards.
PBL Teacher Academy incorporates a PBL training video specifically on crafting student-led PBLs tailored to standards, themes, and subjects.
Throughout the course, you'll find numerous examples of theme and subject-based PBL designs. Moreover, the program provides a PBL design workbook featuring a graphic organizer to assist students (or you) in creating PBLs aligned with standards.
I'm worried my kids don't have the skills to self-direct. Is student-led learning and/or PBL right for them?
Yes, yes, and yes! Student-led learning is right for everyone! That's the beauty of it. And, you're right. Your students likely don't have the skills yet, but Student-Led Learning Made Easy and PBL Teacher Academy each dedicate multiple modules and resources to helping students build those skills.
Will I need to purchase anything beyond what is included in the course?
Student-Led Learning Made Easy is an introductory course that includes all of the training necessary to begin student-led learning with your school or program. No other materials are necessary. Ready-made guiding materials for students could be helpful and save you some time, but they are not required to implement student-led learning in your school.
PBL Teacher Academy is comprehensive, so you do not have to take any other PBL training programs, purchase any other guiding materials (all included), or even buy any fancy classroom materials.
Your students can design PBLs around the materials and supplies that are available to them. With that said, access to computers and the internet is helpful, especially if you don't have the flexibility to take kids out into the community.
Is there an option for a payment plan?
Yes. We can discuss payment options. Please reach out for details.
I would really like to talk this through with you before making a final decision. Is that possible?
Of course! You can email me anytime at [email protected] to discuss either of these experiential or PBL training opportunities.
You can also schedule a free 15-minute Zoom call with me if that is your preferred communication style. I'm happy to chat!
Yes. As soon as I've enrolled all members of your group in the chosen training program, each member will receive an email with login information. They can login in to their personal member portal and get started! They can work through the program at their own pace or follow a group
How would our group work through the training program together since it's digital and self-paced?
I highly recommend making a schedule for your group to hold all group members accountable. This schedule would serve as a suggested timetable for progressing through Student-Led Learning Made Easy and/or PBL Teacher Academy collectively.
Suggested Timetable for PBL Teacher Academy:
Week 1: Work through module 1 - PBL Culture-Building. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 1 independently over the course of the week.
Week 2: Work through module 2 - PBL Design. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 2 independently over the course of the week. This is the longest training module, which is something to keep in mind as you plan your schedule.
Week 3: Work through module 3 - PBLs in Action. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 3 independently over the course of the week.
Week 4: Work through modules 4 & 5 - Outcomes and Assessments and Moving Forward. All members will work through the PBL training videos in module 4&5 independently over the course of the week. These modules are shorter than the others.
Group Meetings: Schedule a meeting for your group at the end of each week to reflect, discuss, and implement what was learned.
***Student-Led Learning Made Easy is a much shorter program than PBL Teacher Academy that educators can work through in as little as a day. But again, just as I recommended with PBL Teacher Academy, schedule group meetings to discuss what was learned and to make an action plan.
Are the training programs applicable to all grade levels?
Student-Led Learning Made Easy is appropriate for all grade-levels. Student-led learning follows a framework that can work for all ages and skill-levels.
PBL Teacher Academy is geared toward upper-elementary, middle, and high school students. These age recommendations stem from the nature of project-based learning, which involves community outreach and inquiry-based activities. Young children, particularly those who haven't yet developed reading or writing skills, may encounter challenges in engaging with these aspects independently.
How long will it take for our group to complete this course?
Student-Led Learning Made Easy can be completely easily in under one week. Consider asking all members of the group to spend 20 minutes per day working through the video trainings. Meet as a group at the end of the week to discuss and take action.
There is a total of six hours of video training time in this PBL Teacher Academy. The PBL training program is released all at once and is self-paced. Head back up a couple of questions to view the suggested group timetable for this particular course.
Our group won't have a lot of flexibility to leave the boundaries of the classroom. Is student-led learning or PBL right for our students?
The answer to both is, yes. Student-led learning doesn't necessarily require leaving the classroom.
In student-led project-based learning, you may be aware that it emphasizes authenticity, real-world applicability, and collaboration, motivating students to engage with their communities to enact positive change. Consequently, within the PBL Teacher Academy, I address strategies for overcoming challenges associated with limitations related to leaving the school.
Additionally, when you enroll as a group in PBL Teacher Academy, every member receives a bonus module on transitioning to digital platforms with PBL. In this module, I guide you through utilizing digital tools to maintain the authenticity and community-based nature of project-based learning, even in situations where physical classroom interaction is limited.
I am a subject-based teacher that needs to adhere to standards. Is student-led learning or PBL right for my students?
Yes, 100%. Both student-led learning experiences in general and student-led project-based learning can be designed around standards.
PBL Teacher Academy incorporates a PBL training video specifically on crafting student-led PBLs tailored to standards, themes, and subjects.
Throughout the course, you'll find numerous examples of theme and subject-based PBL designs. Moreover, the program provides a PBL design workbook featuring a graphic organizer to assist students (or you) in creating PBLs aligned with standards.
I'm worried my kids don't have the skills to self-direct. Is student-led learning and/or PBL right for them?
Yes, yes, and yes! Student-led learning is right for everyone! That's the beauty of it. And, you're right. Your students likely don't have the skills yet, but Student-Led Learning Made Easy and PBL Teacher Academy each dedicate multiple modules and resources to helping students build those skills.
Will I need to purchase anything beyond what is included in the course?
Student-Led Learning Made Easy is an introductory course that includes all of the training necessary to begin student-led learning with your school or program. No other materials are necessary. Ready-made guiding materials for students could be helpful and save you some time, but they are not required to implement student-led learning in your school.
PBL Teacher Academy is comprehensive, so you do not have to take any other PBL training programs, purchase any other guiding materials (all included), or even buy any fancy classroom materials.
Your students can design PBLs around the materials and supplies that are available to them. With that said, access to computers and the internet is helpful, especially if you don't have the flexibility to take kids out into the community.
Is there an option for a payment plan?
Yes. We can discuss payment options. Please reach out for details.
I would really like to talk this through with you before making a final decision. Is that possible?
Of course! You can email me anytime at [email protected] to discuss either of these experiential or PBL training opportunities.
You can also schedule a free 15-minute Zoom call with me if that is your preferred communication style. I'm happy to chat!