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Check-In/Check-Out Circles: A Classroom Strategy for Student Goal Setting and Reflection
Enhance student goal-setting and reflection with Check-In/Check-Out Circles. Foster accountability and focus for deeper learning.
ACP Staff
Mar 195 min read
PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 3): Helping Students Take Action Based on Assessment
In our final post of the Actionable PBL Assessment series, learn how to help students track progress, use feedback, and support each other.
Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 196 min read
PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 2): Motivating Students Through Transparent Assessment Plans
Learn how to make assessments in project-based learning actionable with visible strategies, clear learning target goals, and rubrics.
Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 127 min read
PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 1): Assessing Along the Way to Support Learning Goals
Learn how formative assessment in project-based learning supports student growth, aligns with learning goals, and ensures project success.
Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 56 min read
Wrap-Up Reflection: Strengthening Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection
Help students develop self-awareness skills with the Wrap-Up Reflection strategy, fostering growth and emotional understanding.
ACP Staff
Jan 226 min read
Discover Your Project Based Learning Strengths: A Quiz for Educators to Build on What Works
Uncover your PBL strengths with this free quiz! Get personalized strategies to build on your successes and enhance your teaching practice.
ACP Staff
Jan 153 min read
ACP's 2024 Year in Review: New Tools, a Rebrand, and Exciting Plans for 2025
ACP's 2024 Year in Review: new tools, a rebrand, team growth, and plans to support educators with clarity and innovation in 2025.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 15 min read
Can PBL Coexist with Standardized Tests? Yes! Here's How
Explore how PBL supports standardized test success with proven strategies, research insights, and tips for aligning projects with test goals
James Fester
Dec 18, 20248 min read
Top Ways To Make Sure Inquiry Based Learning is Rigorous
Explore how to create rigorous inquiry-based learning that goes beyond questions to foster critical thinking, real connections, & ownership.
Kristy Lathrop
Dec 4, 20249 min read
Open Mind: Fostering Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection
Boost student reflection and self-awareness with the Open Mind strategy, helping students visualize their thoughts in any context like, PBL.
ACP Staff
Nov 13, 20246 min read
The Mood Meter: A Tool for Building Self-Awareness
The Mood Meter builds self-awareness, helping students manage emotions, behavior, and relationships for improved learning and well-being.
ACP Staff
Oct 16, 20245 min read
Unlocking Student Engagement Step-by-Step: A Deep Dive into a Successful PBL Experience
Discover the power of PBL with a real-world project example. Streamline planning with The Project Builder to boost student engagement.
Rachel Harcrow
Oct 2, 202410 min read
Navigating ISTELive and Beyond: Tips for Presenting and Engaging at Education Conferences
Get tips for presenting and engaging at education conferences like ISTELive. Create impactful sessions and connect with fellow educators.
Kristy Lathrop
Jul 11, 20248 min read
Pedagogy with Purpose: Introducing ACP's New Brand Identity
Exciting news! ACP has transformed with a new logo, tagline, mission, and website. Discover more now!
Alicia Peletz
Jun 30, 20244 min read
What is PBL, Really?
Discover Project-Based Learning (PBL) with ACP: a learner-centered approach to real-world problem-solving and inquiry
Gina Olabuenaga
Jun 12, 202411 min read
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Interdisciplinary Learning
Unlock student potential with meaningful interdisciplinary learning that fosters critical thinking and real-world problem-solving.
Dr. Jacqueline Arce
May 21, 20246 min read
Reimagining PBL Design with AI: Meet Our Project Builder!
Discover ACP's Project Builder & workshops, blending AI with human creativity for effective project-based teaching for students.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024
ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Change is the Only Constant. Trust me, I Grew up in a Darkroom!
An instructional coach reflects on evolving beliefs and transformative methods in education to engage students for the future.
Tara Harvey
Dec 10, 20236 min read
Culture: the Secret Sauce of Learner-Centered Success
Culture is essential to creating a learner-centered classroom. Explore some areas to consider and resources to make the shift!
Kristy Lathrop
Aug 20, 20236 min read
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