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
Getting students excited about learning is a monumental task that is a top priority for many teachers. This is something that can truly make a difference in how students learn for years to come, even after they are out of school. Getting knowledge to resonate within a...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Assessment
What sets the master teacher apart from the amateur? The masters have perfected assessment for understanding, rather than simply knowledge. So what is student understanding and how do we measure it? Wiggins and Tighe, in their oft quoted book Understanding by Design,...
