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Monthly Archives: January 2012
“What Version of PBL Will We Be Doing?”
Recently, I reflected for the Project-Based Learning In Action newsletter, sponsored by Project Foundry, on the time a teacher asked me, “What version of PBL will we be doing?” The question was full of judgement, and smacked of the subtext, “What … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Project-Based Learning
Tagged PBL, Project-Based Learning
Apple’s “Textbooks” Potential: Product Creation Tools for Students
Recently, I reflected on Apple’s education announcement about textbooks and my opinion of textbooks in general and how they are often used in schools. Although I’m a fan of teachers who use textbooks as one educational resource, my concern is … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Project-Based Learning
Tagged Good Teaching, Meaningful Engaged Learning, Motivating Underachievers, PBL, Textbooks
One Auburn Student & Maine’s New Education Strategic Plan
Big news in Maine on January 17th was the Commissioner of Education’s announcement of his new strategic plan. The plan promise’s to put “learners first” and promote customized, standards-based learning. Access the plan here. In Auburn, we’re excited about the … Continue reading
Apple, Textbooks, and Carbon Fibre Buggy Whips…
The other day, Apple held a big education event in New York, focused on textbooks on the iPad. (Info here or watch the event here). Apple released several products and tools, hoping to further impact the education market. Apple released … Continue reading
