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New Tech incoporates three key concepts. First they promote "a new instructional approach that engages learners". New Tech incorporates project-based learning (PBL) as the center of the instructional approach. PBL is facilitated by technology and student inquiry to engage learners with issues and questions that are relevant. Teachers design rigorous projects tied to state standards and customized to local community and student interests. Students collaborate in teams to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to solve problems. Next, " New Tech builds "a culture that empowers students and teachers". It is trust, respect, and responsibility that become the center of the learning culture. Students are put in charge of their own learning, becoming self-directed learners, while teachers are given the administrative support and resources to assist students in this realization. Last, New Tech maintains that "integrated use of technology" is essential for 21st Century education

"Editor's Note: Matt Weyers and co-author Jen Dole, teachers at Byron Middle School in Byron, Minnesota, present the fifth installment in a year-long series documenting their experience of launching a PBL pilot program."

Pinterest of PBL examples from Ginger Lewman

"Welcome to PBL-Online, a one stop solution for Project Based Learning! You'll find all the resources you need to design and manage high quality projects for middle and high school students."

A incredible resource for building, collaborating and searching for PBL projects

Project Based Learning or what is referred to as PBL is a great instructional method . It is considered as the teaching method of the 21st century. As educators , we do need to know what it is all about and how we can impliemnt it in our teaching to better meet the 21st century educational goals such as crticial thinking, collaboration , communication and creativity. check out PBL The 21st Century Teaching Method to learn more.

PBL for 21st Century Skills

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Great post by Shelly Wright. It's not about the videos.

"Editor's note: Group work can suck because teachers sometimes do a poor job of giving credit where credit is due. Innovative educator Diana Laufenberg has some thoughts on how to make group work better. "