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The projects profiled here are full-figured creations by teams of teachers at schools whose cultures and schedules support grand ideas. Take a deep breath -- it didn't happen in one big swoop. Article on how to plan the PBL process in a classroom/school/district. I think this article is useful for any educator hesitant about the project-based learning approach. It's a lot of time and work, and then a struggle with how it is assessed. In my personal experience, project-based learning makes for an amazing classroom, but there is a lot of work done on the front-end to get students to buy-in to this model, and then to work within this model.

Having used these soccer coaching tactics with my team, I know they work. The girls don't always finish up winning the match but at least I can relax a bit more when the whistle blows to start the game! The pre-match warm-up is key.

"...several common mistakes that should be avoided when using blogs in instruction."

"How can you increase your chances of improving student acceptance of and contribution to a class/group/project wiki? Here are 10 suggestions:"

Great resources from the New Teacher Center - Statements for use with teachers: paraphrasing, clarifying, mediational, open suggestions, tagging, and non-judgmental.

Great resources from the New Teacher Center - Statements for use with teachers: paraphrasing, clarifying, mediational, open suggestions, tagging, and non-judgmental.

Quick access to the Guided Reading Leveling Chart based on grade, scholastic guided reading program level, lexile ranges, lexile levels, DRA level. 

What inspires individuals to get into youth sports coaching? And what makes a good coach? Check out this inspirational video clip to see what made four top UK sports coaches join the field.