Caravan of Knowledge – STEM through PBL

by John McCarthy | Aug 14, 2020 | Global Skills, PBL, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning

Welcome to Caravan of Knowledge! This special event occurs in Kazakhstan to support innovative practices in teaching and learning. Through this event, teachers from all over Kazakhstan are exploring and planning ways to implement powerful practices that bring alive...

Understanding the Six Elements for Planning a PBL Framework

by John McCarthy | Aug 14, 2020 | authenticity, PBL, Project Based Learning

By John McCarthy – Twitter: @JMcCarthyEdS – www.openingpaths.org Download: PDF version Project Based Learning is a vehicle for powerful authentic learning experiences. With many structures available to use the application of quality PBL can sometimes be...

“Why should I care?” – Learning with a Purpose using Authentic Learning Experiences

by John McCarthy | Jun 21, 2019 | authenticity, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning

“Why should I care?” This is the question that educators must address, as the answers can determine the level of engagement by students for curriculum experiences. The best answers are not explanations but learning experiences that are authentic to the learners’ world...

PBL Resources to Build and Sharpen Practice

by John McCarthy | Jan 24, 2018 | PBL, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning, resources

I was asked recently for some recommendations for books and articles to read about Project Based Learning. Sharing the list, I thought it would be beneficial to share the same list to everyone. This is not an exhaustive list. The intent is to provide one to give a...

Managing Innovative Authentic Learning Experiences

by John McCarthy | Sep 24, 2017 | authenticity, Culture, Driving_Question, PBL, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning, resources, strategies

Follow on Twitter @JMcCarthyEdS and subscribe to this website and the Youtube Channel for access to the latest in instructional design and developing and empowering Student Voice. ********* Planning and implementing innovative learning experiences at the unit design...

Student Learning Wall Guide: Empowering Student Voice

by John McCarthy | Jun 16, 2016 | authenticity, Driving_Question, Formative Assessments, Global Skills, PBL, Project Based Learning

Checkout ALE/PBL Guide Entering most classrooms, there is information about the learning outcomes and assignments posted. The purpose is to let students know what is the focus and follow up work that is connected. This information is like the billboards along the...