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This is the EDTech 3123 classroom online textbook's chapter on Problem Solving, Inquiry Learning, and Games. It was useful with definitions and the role of teachers in different "based" classrooms. It was helpful in finding resources and articles to explain problem-based learning, project-based learning, game-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and gamification.

"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.

Thinking Blocks provides interactive templates in which students use brightly colored blocks to model and solve problems. As students work through the problems they are provided with feedback as to whether or not they are using the correct sequence to solve each problem. There are templates and problems for addition, multiplication, fractions, and ratios. You can also develop your own problems using the modeling tool.

This website was by far the most interactive. The Khan Academy shows YouTube videos that explain certain areas of: math, science, and English. The course work is dependent on what you need to know. It has everything from basic arithmetic, to differential equations, from basic biology, to organic chemistry. While this is all true, for subjects such as math and chemistry, when there are more than one way to solve a problem, it only shows one way.

At Crellin Elementary, community service is a core value to the school. Teachers and staff are always seeking ways for the school to give back to the community, whether by planting a community garden or helping cook meals for a local community center.

A search engine dedicated to helping students solve math and science equations.

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EiE is an excellent inquiry-based STEM curriculum that teaches students thinking and reasoning skills needed for success. Built around the engineering design process, EiE teaches kids how to solve problems systematically... creating skills, optimism, and attitudes important for their futures. Life is not multiple choice. Grades 1-8