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"...fourth in a series of posts from PBL World, a global gathering of educators interested in project-based learning."

I heard him speak at a Brain conference earlier this year, and he got a standing ovation from the 1000's of educators, school admins and school psych's attending.

Good. Simple. Powerful.

Has examples, lessons, lessons learned. Tons of potential here!

Can creativity be taught? Absolutely. The real question is: "How do we teach it?"

"PBL can create engaging learning for all students, but that depth of learning requires careful, specific design. Part of this engagement is the element of critical thinking. Complex problem solving and higher-order thinking skills, coupled with other elements such as authenticity, voice, and choice, create an engaging context for learning."

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Best Projects Discover a project-based learning model that motivates students to pursue knowledge and drives academic achievement.

Reads like a page out of our Level One Kit.

"The problem with many assessments is they measure what students know not what they can do with that knowledge.How can instructional strategies help learners develop expertise in the content area?"

"1.What is the ultimate goal of teaching and learning? For students to know something on the surface or for students to be able to think and do something differently?"