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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
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
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
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
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
The 3Cs of Quality Entry Events for PBL
Launch transformative PBL journeys by integrating the 3Cs into entry events. Learn more to have a successful kickoff and sustain engagement.
Eric White
Jul 16, 20233 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.
Preston Hickert
Jun 14, 20234 min read
How to Assess Individual Students in PBL
Philosophies and strategies for assessing individuals in a team project.
Kristy Lathrop
Mar 12, 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.
Alicia Peletz
Feb 9, 20236 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.
Eric White
May 15, 20225 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...
Gina Olabuenaga
Apr 25, 20226 min read
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