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... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Project Based Learning
PBL goes hand in hand with the Essential Fluencies. At its best, PBL is students working together on projects that they care about, taking ownership of their education, and becoming lifelong learners. It’s like D. Blocher once claimed: Learning is not a... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | STEM
If you’re looking for some science videos to flip your STEM classroom with, there’s a whole world of them on the Web. You don’t want just any old average science videos, though. You’re looking for ones that learners will actually want to watch.... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Solution Fluency Activity Planner
If you’re with us on the Solution Fluency Activity Planner (and we hope you are), you may have seen some cool new things happening. We wanted to make sure we gave you some new teaching resources that were informative and useful in the classroom. Get introduced... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Solution Fluency
How can teachers conquer project-based learning challenges? It’s important to be able to do since project-based learning is an excellent way to advance education and get things done if it’s used the right way. It’s commonly seen for class projects,... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Gaming
Minecraft has become arguably one of the most popular games in history. This is evident not only with gaming communities but also among educators. If you’re not familiar with Minecraft, imagine a Lego-meets-SimCity stylized world with your only limit being your... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Flipped Learning
Einstein’s famous formula changed the world. We believe the following equation will change education: FL + PBL = GL (Flipped Learning + Project Based Learning = Great Learning) In a nutshell, lectures are done at home and projects are done in the classroom, though... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Project Based Learning
Do you remember watching Ms. Frizzle on Magic School Bus? If so you can recall her iconic words to every wide-eyed child under her spell: Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! But what exactly did she mean by that? And why would she encourage such a thing as messy... 
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 Solution... 