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Explains powerful key word components such as proper nouns, numbers, and important ideas. Instructs how to derive key words and form them into a query. Tests capability by conducting flash card quizzes for search queries.

Explains powerful key word components such as proper nouns, numbers, and important ideas. Instructs how to derive key words and form them into a query. Tests capability by conducting flash card quizzes for search queries.

Great video for PBL! Explains why it is important and gives students perspective on it as well as the teachers.

Great video for PBL! Explains why it is important and gives students perspective on it as well as the teachers.

A great and reliable website that gives key information, as well as a detailed video, about rigorous project-based learning.

Software that models Boolean operations. Uses key terms and graphical pieces to apply Boolean logic in visual way. Helps build mental model of search. Helps with comprehension and understanding of search.

Software that models Boolean operations. Uses key terms and graphical pieces to apply Boolean logic in visual way. Helps build mental model of search. Helps with comprehension and understanding of search.

Describes an effective teaching strategies for differentiation in a mixed -ability classroom. Describes key principles of a differentiated classroom and it's program and what a differentiated program is not.

See Edutopia's core strategies in action with our Five Keys video series. Take a deeper look at each strategy as we share the nuts and bolts of program implementation, give voice to examples from schools around the country, and illuminate the research behind the practices.

This gives a clear definition of PBL as well as crucial steps to making it work in the classroom.

This can be a good place to find key terms and a place where students can find information.

This website gives steps to incorporate project based learning.

This webpage is a little difficult to read (there is a lot of information) but it mentions some key aspects to incorporate on a school classroom website.

Five Keys to Successful Parent-Teacher Communication Keep these ground rules in mind and parents will thank you - and your life will be much easier! The best way to avoid misunderstandings with parents is to have ongoing, clear lines of communication from the beginning.

This chart gives examples on why parent teacher communication have become disconnected as well as gives us insiders on how to improve parent teacher communication.

Studies have proven that when implemented well, project-based learning (PBL) can increase retention of content and improve students' attitudes towards learning, among other benefits. This PBL research review explores the vast body of research on the topic and helps make sense of the results.

This article discusses what project based learning is. It also mentions learn outcomes and keys to project learning success.

"Cult of Pedagogy" is a website and a place for teachers to unite and explore ideas together through a blog, podcast, and posts. The main page goes into detail about what Project Based Learning entails. This website uses the analogy "project based learning, the content is baked inside of a long-term project, a real-world problem students need to solve in a creative and authentic way. In the process of solving the problem, students also meet required standards, but this work is integrated into the project, not separate from it". This is a key component in understanding PBL because it is more than just solving a basic math problem. The really cool thing about this website is that it connects the viewer to a podcast called "Cult of Pedagogy". Teacher's can listen to this broadcast to get ideas about teaching and PBL. There is also a tab for teaching materials. The materials included are e-book template, google drive basics, and icebreakers that all educators can utilize when implementing Project Based Learning into their classroom. Overall, this is a great tool created by an educator for all.

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, Essential Project Design Elements include:

This website goes into detail about what Project Based Learning is. This is a great tool other than the textbook to get a complete grasp on the concept. Not only does it describe PBL as "a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge", but it also provides steps to follow when creating an engaging PBL assignment lesson plan. These steps include: Key Knowledge, Challenging Problem, Sustained Inquiry, Authenticity, Student Voice & Choice, Reflection, Critique & Revision, and Public Product. Following this list of steps and making sure the lesson plan provides all of these points will make for an engaging class. Another component this website contains is a blog for educators to post about the Project Based lessons they implemented in the classroom. I believe sharing ideas with other teachers is one of the most helpful ways to improve your own teaching because you receive feedback and encouragement to what you are doing well, and what can be changed for the benefit of the class.

Do you have what it takes to graduate from the Webonauts Internet Academy?

The Webonauts Internet Academy game teaches kids about key issues of web safety and good citizenship. They get to go through training learning the rights and wrongs of digital behavior.

The Webonauts Internet Academy teaches kids about key issues of web safety and good citizenship. It offers information on cyberbullying, and activities to enlighten parents and teachers on how to keep children Internet safe.

This website provides a teacher with beneficial knowledge of what you need to do before you get started on a project based learning project

Seven Essentials for PBL. Great outline to how to make your PBL lesson great and keep students engaged!

Seven Essentials for PBL. Great outline to how to make your PBL lesson great and keep students engaged!

This blog post is a great resource for trying to find sources. It includes places to search, and how to determine if a source is credible

Tips to creating the IDEALl Infographic.