by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
How do we as teachers get our students to define their own driving questions? One way is by pairing design thinking with project-based learning. If you want students to develop leadership, confidence, and solid core content knowledge, then this is a strategy that... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Makerspaces are becoming a big deal for schools all over the world. In these unique areas, student ingenuity takes the lead. From primary to senior grades makerspaces drive innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. Since their popularity is increasing, you can... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
To create provocations in learning is to open doorways for developing creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful questioning habits. When we create provocations for learners, we “provoke” and inspire the beginning of exploration. Here’s a... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Why is fun and play crucial to achieving effective learning? It’s true that learning is important, but it doesn’t have to be dead serious. Everyone who desires to learn should be open to the idea of playing. It knows no age, subject, or grade restrictions.... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
One cannot begin to imagine future learning scenarios if we can’t see where we’ve come from. I remember sitting at my desk with my textbook and notebook open and the teacher at the front of the class lecturing. In the afternoon I would go home to reread the texts and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Project-based learning activities can be daunting for a teacher new to the concepts. If you are new, here are some key issues to know about real project-based learning. First, project based learning begins with an inquiry into a real-world problem. Next, learning... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
If you’re a high school teacher, you know a large percentage of students in your classes are interested in post-secondary school. Students are constantly worrying about their grades and doing everything they can to raise their averages. Your students are probably... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Social studies is one of the most fascinating subjects that students will learn in school. Since it’s the study of how human society works, it’s easy to get kids hyped to learn about different cultures and areas of the entire world. That’s why having some... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Digital learning has completely changed the landscape of education. There are so many ways that high tech ideas can enhance and contribute to a classroom that the options are endless. As a teacher, you have access to improvements that can help students learn in bright... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Learning is a very personal thing. In its most useful embodiment, it is a completely subjective and unique experience for every student. It’s the moment when the learning sticks and becomes a tool we internalize. These personal learning moments are hard to...