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 | Global Digital Citizen
Global digital citizenship practices put focus on real-world problem solving. They’re about getting students communicating globally in a way that enriches their community and the world. There’s lots to think about when it comes to ensuring guidelines for... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
When workshopping project-based learning ideas, start by thinking about where you want to go and what you want to accomplish with your students. Although technology may play a huge role in how projects are put together, you want to keep it tangible. The 8... 
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 | Creativity Fluency
Imagine coming into class one day after discovering the lesson plan you worked on all week has vanished. Your instincts, your experiences, your very trust in your own intuitive instructional nature—it’s all laid bare. Now what? It’s the time for teaching... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Smartphone cameras are becoming more powerful than they’ve ever been. Thanks to smartphones, the digital camera is getting a serious run for its money. With a smartphone camera you can look forward to features like plenty of megapixels, image stabilization, and... 
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 | STEM
When it’s done well, project-based learning (PBL) honours your learner’s inherent gifts as vital to the success of the group. With that said, PBL also offers an avenue to those teachers wishing to give their students an awesome experience within STEM... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
When we talk about authentic project-based learning, we mean more than just activities that excite kids’ imaginations and address the curriculum. Authentic PBL is carefully considered and meaningful, and it speaks to the development of higher-order thinking... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Project Based Learning
Social networks are a major part of most students’ lives. They have great capacity as learning tools if used properly. When integrating social media activities with project-based learning, students become more engaged in solving problems. It makes perfect sense...