A better approach to STEM education is project-based learning (PBL), emphasized by veteran teachers in the edLeader Panel, “Impacting Student Achievement with Project-Based Learning and STEM.” Describing innovative student-led initiatives they launched, the panelists highlighted research-based PBL practices that advance skill development, academic success, and a vast appreciation for science.
Presented by Sara Nachtigal, Ph.D., Director of Teaching and Learning, Educurious; and Valeria Gamarra, Curriculum Writer, Educurious
Moderated by Kristi Hemingway, Director of Programs, EdCuration
Presented by Larry Zurcher, Sustainability and STEM TOSA, Lake Oswego School District (OR); Cath Rathbone, STEM Lab Facilitator, Fayetteville Academy (NC); and Marcus Diamond, Science Teacher and SmartLab Facilitator, Weld Central High School (CO)
Presented by Lelli Van Den Einde, Ph.D., Teaching Professor at University of California San Diego, and President of eGrove Education, Inc.; and Lizzy Cowan, User Experience Research and Design, eGrove Education, Inc.
Presented by Jennifer Gasser, Business Development Consultant, Solar Education Project; and Mary Buchenic, Education Director, Solar Education Project
This edWebinar will share a range of project examples that illustrate how PBL can amplify student engagement, deepen students’ understanding of meaningful content and lead to real-world problem solving.
In this edWebinar, learn how to measure what counts in PBL and assess students’ growth and areas for improvement.
In this edWebinar, learn how you can use Agile Project Management to make project-based learning even more powerful for your students.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) has become more prominent as an effective approach to interdisciplinary learning. However, implementation is not as simple as following a new curriculum or purchasing materials. During the edWebinar “STEAM: Innovations That Solve Real World Problems,” Cheri Sterman, Director of Education, Crayola; Lucie Howell, Director of Learning and Engagement, The Henry Ford; and James Wells, Innovative Teaching & Learning Manager, Crayola, explained the movement’s genesis and offered strategies for a successful transition.
In this edWebinar, learn about STEAM innovations that solve real world problems, and reflect on what makes STEAM education so effective.