Reflection is often the step we skip at the end of a Project Based Learning unit to save time, so we can catch up on our curriculum map. Two problems arise as we resonate with this statement. First, reflection should be happening throughout a PBL unit. Secondly,...
Ever wonder how to get your learners to give feedback and not say, “That’s lame.” “it was good.” “How many things do I have to say to get points?” Ron Berger’s masterful work with Austin’s Butterfly (link below) sets great parameters for feedback. Feedback should be...
Group contracts provide clear roles and expectations in a Project Based Learning classroom. Without them, you might as well be trying to help the local food pantry by working with students in your entire lunch room! Ouch! Learners want to learn together. The know the...
Grouping is an effective way to help learners collaborate. Project Based Learning gives learners a reason to collaborate. One of the main reasons groups often go poorly is due to lack of structure. Groups take time and effort on our part. If putting learners together...
We want our learners to land a job/career that gives them opportunities to succeed in the future. What do our industry partners want from our graduates? Ask industry professionals in your circle what they most look for in an interview. What we have found at Magnify...
