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.
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ACP Staff
Oct 165 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.
Rachel Harcrow
Oct 210 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.
Gina Olabuenaga
Jun 1211 min read
What is PBL, really?
Discover Project-Based Learning (PBL) with ACP: a learner-centered approach to real-world problem-solving and inquiry
Alicia Peletz
Jan 84 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 14 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.
Tara Harvey
Dec 10, 20236 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.
Eric White
Jul 16, 20233 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.
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)...
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