top of page
Our Blog
Check out our latest ideas and thoughts on constructivist teaching practices. If you want our blogs sent directly to your inbox, make sure to subscribe below.
Search
Preston Hickert
Jun 14, 20234 min read
Project Spotlight: Mini Museums
Explore how a 6th-grade team at Heritage Middle School created a Mini Museum project, fostering HQPBL, transfer goals, and storytelling.
Kristy Lathrop
Mar 12, 20236 min read
How to Assess Individual Students in PBL
Philosophies and strategies for assessing individuals in a team project.
Alicia Peletz
Feb 9, 20236 min read
PBL and ChatGPT: A Great Pairing (if you think about it)
Are you worried about ChatGPT in your classroom? This blog shows you how you can use ChatGPT to design constructivist units through PBL.
Eric White
May 14, 20225 min read
Better Together: How to Co-Construct Rubrics With Your Students
A step-by-step guide on how to co-construct rubrics with students.
Gina Olabuenaga
Apr 25, 20226 min read
Choice in the HQPBL Experience
"Our parents bring us into the world, but in the end, we are responsible for what we become." - Kahlil Gibran As an adult, these words...
Kristy Lathrop
Apr 4, 20225 min read
How Do You Integrate PBL With...
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about integrating project-based learning with subjects and schedules.
Alicia Peletz
Mar 13, 20225 min read
Top 5 PBL Misconceptions
Introduction Gina, Kristy, and I have created and facilitated many professional developments around project-based learning worldwide. No...
Gina Olabuenaga
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Meet the HQPBL Rubric!
“Education is not an affair of ‘telling’ and being told, but an active and constructive process.” — John Dewey Intro If you are familiar...
Gina Olabuenaga
Jan 21, 20229 min read
Public Product & PBL: An Overview
The following is an excerpt from our latest e-book HQPBL Connected, providing an overview of Public Product and including our favorite tips.
Alicia Peletz
Dec 30, 20214 min read
Top Five Blogs of 2021
Introduction As we head into 2022, I always like to look back professionally and personally to set some new goals. While this year has...
Kristy Lathrop
Nov 14, 20218 min read
3 Frequently Asked Questions About PBL... And Some Ideas
A dive into three commonly asked questions about PBL with advice from teachers and leaders.
Alicia Peletz
Oct 21, 20216 min read
The Story of ACP & Our PBL Project Planner
Introduction A little over a year ago, Gina, Kristy, and I started this little adventure called Applied Coaching for Projects (ACP)...
Kristy Lathrop
Sep 30, 20215 min read
Project Management Starts with Relationships
Introduction My dad has had several careers throughout his adult life: Army officer, knowledge management associate, leadership...
Gina Olabuenaga
Jul 30, 20217 min read
Student-Led Projects: Artistry Through Choice
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once [they] grow up.” - Pablo Picasso Introduction It feels important...
Kristy Lathrop
Jun 25, 20216 min read
Are Your Students Losing Interest in Your Project? Borrow Strategies from Science Classrooms!
“How do I get students to become more interested in projects?” My colleague Alicia recently gave a group of teachers an “Ask me anything”...
Rachel Harcrow
May 20, 20215 min read
Increasing Student Engagement: A Success Story
A conclusion to the All Eyez on Z Project
Kristy Lathrop
Apr 16, 20217 min read
Collaboration isn't "Working Together" (Plus Resources!)
Collaboration is so much more than simply working together. Here are resources and guidance to help make collaboration more effective!
Rachel Harcrow
Feb 26, 20215 min read
A Project That Changed Engagement for My Students
To put it lightly-- this school year is different. More different than any of us could have imagined when the world first shut down in...
Kristy Lathrop
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Top Resources to Support Inquiry-Based Learning in Your Classroom
Find top resources for inquiry-based learning to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and make learning more meaningful in your classroom.
Gina Olabuenaga
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Encouraging Student Reflection with the Open Mind Learning Strategy
Encourage student reflection and growth with the Open Mind strategy, a process that builds metacognition and self-awareness in the classroom
bottom of page