Project Based Learning

Andrew Miller provides tips for conducting Math PBL projects with examples

Born to Learn is the first animation in a fascinating series aimed to provide easy-access to the exciting new discoveries constantly being made about how humans learn! Narrated by Damian Lewis

First coveted by the side of Salu, then a series of films with him and now that some drivers, quick to enter Bollywood fresh Sonakshi Katz (sorry, I wanted the cats) in the league.

Described by Christine Love as "a spiritual sequel of sorts to Digital: A Love Story", Don't Take It Personally, Babe, It Just Ain't Your Story is a visual novel that puts a huge emphasis on the way technology has led us to talk to one another differently, while also tackling the usual issues that visual novels styled in this way delve into. You are a new literacy teacher at a high school who is plunged into the lives of your pupils - wherever you like it or not. The school sneakily keeps tabs on pupils by allowing teachers to see all the private messages sent via the local Facebook-style service. Hence, while the main story is playing out, messages will constantly ping in the corner of the screen, and you can keep track of everything going on between your students.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan were last seen together on the big screen in the film Raavan. Well fans of the couple will be happy to learn that they are now set to star together in Ladies & Gentleman Raj Kumar Santoshi, who tells the story of an unfaithful husband and wife

This just killed the keyboard, mouse and all the debate about what we need to do with them. OMG. How rich is this guy about to be, when that algorithm goes into commercial development. Is this not kick ass, meaningful research? Stunned.

If you (or someone you know) uses Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes with your students, here is a tie-in project to generate money for Japan post-earthquate/tsunami and be part of a communal art project.

The purpose of SET Connections is educational; to promote an overall understanding of technology and its benefits and to then assist in utilizing technology to improve the field of education with an emphasis on special education. The organization will initiate and encourage ideas and activities which support this endeavor.

A blog post about planning a project using UbD and inquiry.