Miriam
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Like many other things in education, collaborative learning has different interpretations by different people. Some believe that using a platform in which students can upload their file inputs to a team project is the essence of collaboration. Others believe that having students work together on a document that allows multiple students to edit together is…
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The Peñasco Independent School District (PISD) in New Mexico has adopted project-based learning, highlighting its benefits and applications through various programs and community partnerships. PISD has established about 15 project-based learning programs aimed at engaging students in practical and relevant educational experiences. For instance, the Envirothon competition allows students to work on environmental topics through…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) voice modeling, ChatGPT, bots, and various other AI tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives. Many schools are trying to use these tools to empower their students. Surana High Tech International School in Chennai India is one such educational institution that follows futuristic learning and is on a mission to enhance…
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In Northern Colorado, retired teachers are re-entering the classroom through a nonprofit initiative called Classrooms for Climate Action, led by Tiffany Boyd. The program leverages the expertise and availability of retired educators to enhance project-based learning focused on climate change. These experienced teachers are well-equipped to manage classrooms and have the time to collaborate with…
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Ellensburg High School has introduced a new alternative learning program, Big Picture Learning, as part of its Choice Schools offerings. This program provides an in-person, project-based learning environment for students in grades 9-12, with about 50 students currently enrolled. Unlike traditional educational models that focus primarily on academic credits, Big Picture Learning evaluates students based…
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A collaborative educational initiative between Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) Department of Biology and Danbury Public Schools, is aimed at enhancing STEM education through various programs and competitions that focus on environmental stewardship and watershed conservation. The initiative, called “Finding Our Way,” is supported by a previous grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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At Sheffield Area High School in Pennsylvania, under the guidance of instructor Kristen Joblon, STEM education has brought students into an engaging, hands-on learning experience with a project that transformed their classroom into a robotic zoo. Using STEM Lab hummingbird kits, the students creatively built robots featuring lights, sensors, and motors. The project emphasized teamwork…
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KQED Youth Takeover, an annual event now in its 7th season, where Bay Area youth are given the opportunity to express their opinions on issues impacting their lives through KQED’s TV, radio, and digital platforms. During this week-long event, youth voices are featured on various shows such as Rightnowish, Forum, Arts & Culture, Political Breakdown,…
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Itz’at STEAM Academy in Belize, a school that diverges from traditional teaching methods to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) has adopted a new innovative educational approach to teach their students. Fourteen-year-old Jahzhia Moralez, who previously attended a school with a heavy homework load, found Itz’at’s hands-on, fun learning environment refreshing and…
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Students at Braehead Primary School engaged in an innovative educational project in which students transformed their school into a museum, following a request from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The initiative aimed to inspire more young people and families to visit museums. Students from Primary 1 to 7 participated in a Problem Based Learning (PBL)…
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The question whether students should be exposed to learning how to code had many ups and downs. It started in the 70s when Seymour Papert, a professor at the MIT Education Lab, invented Logo programming and the turtle it helped to program. Since then there were periods of widespread adoption of coding and periods of…
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Pioneer Elementary School in Gig Harbor has been awarded the 2024 Waste Not Washington School Award by the Washington State Department of Ecology, receiving $5,000 for its project-based learning program on human impact. This program is part of the Department of Ecology’s mission to encourage sustainability and support educational initiatives focused on waste reduction, recycling,…