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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, 202412 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
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, 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.
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-Create Rubrics With Your Students
Use this 4-step strategy to co-create rubrics with students and shift assessment from compliance to clarity, voice, and engagement.
Eric White
May 15, 20227 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
How Do You Integrate PBL With...
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about integrating project-based learning with subjects and schedules.
Kristy Lathrop
Apr 4, 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...
Alicia Peletz
Mar 13, 20225 min read
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