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Mastering the Role of the “Content Infuser” in PBL
In a learner-centered classroom, the traditional view of the teacher as the all-knowing sage-on-the-stage shifts into something more dynamic. But even in the most inquiry-driven environments, teachers still serve a critical function: the “content infuser.” This might sound like a fancy buzzword, but it nails the reality that even…
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Project Based Learning – Creating Balance
I was heavily involved in the theater departments in my high school and college. While I loved acting, I was also extremely drawn to the light and sound booth. I was taken by our ability to use specific lighting or sound to create a mood for the set or…
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Practical Techniques for Fostering Collaboration in Project-Based Classrooms
Teaching collaboration skills in project-based classrooms is essential for successful learning experiences. Explore informal techniques like active listening and fishbowl discussions, alongside formal methods such as structured peer reviews and observation feedback, to enhance student interactions and foster a supportive, collaborative environment.
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Influence
Video transcript provided by https://www.temi.com/So I was a little bit hesitant to choose a one word for 2021. My word for 2020 was PAUSE and I feel like the universe took that a little bit too seriously. So, I was a little bit hesitant about choosing word; I wasn’t…
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Two Questions: Grades and Student Created Learning Outcomes
Today I had the opportunity to participate in a webinar hosted by AJ Juliani. While I will never get used to presenting to a completely quiet room, I am very thankful to the lively group and the awesome questions they posted in the chat. There were two questions I…
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Four Promises For Work Life In Quarantine
I knew that working from home during a quarantine wasn’t going to be easy; I think we all did. I did not, however, set myself up for success during the first two weeks and it landed me in a pretty bad place. I worked for too many hours and…
