To provide teachers with a launchpad for project-based learning (PBL), Norwalk provides Defined Learning. Using Norwalk’s curriculum maps, Defined Learning identified the tasks that align with Norwalk’s units of study which saved teachers time curriculum planning.
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The Superintendent of Kankakee, Dr. Genevra Walters shares how Defined Learning helps them expose students to careers starting in Kindergarten.
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Michael Pflug, the K-12 STEAM Curriculum Designer for Prosper ISD believes that learners must be put in situations that replicate what they will be doing in the real world. “The way our society is going we need to prepare students with technical skills and prepare them for all post-secondary options. Project Based Learning (PBL) does that.
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How can we create focused opportunities for students to become more future-ready while utilizing a standards-based curriculum and assessment system? Project/Problem-Based Learning is one option.
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A Camden high school math teacher explains how she uses Defined Learning to drive student engagement and achievement.
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ELLs make up nearly 20 percent of the school population. They come with unique needs and varying literacy skill levels. Project-based learning (PBL) can be an excellent tool to facilitate deep learning in those for whom new language acquisition is an added challenge.
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Tips on finding the right project.
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Yes, a Defined Learning task can be edited.
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How to navigate the GoOpen CT Model Curricula in Math, Science and ELA to unit specific Defined Learning tasks.
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Guides to help prepare for your classroom task.
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Technology tools to use with product creation and collaboration.
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Before you begin a PBL activity in your classroom, try these various activities that support collaboration with your students. Each activity focuses on creating teams, setting norms within a team, and teaching future ready skills. These and other launchpad activities can be found here.
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Defined Learning’s platform provides students with a project based learning approach. Students solve real world problems or challenges. While logged into the site, search for a project through courses and units, through a standards approach, or by grade levels and content areas.
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Classes can be created by going to users.definedlearning.com.
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Classes can be imported via Google Classroom by going to users.definedlearning.com.
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Student Examples of Projects
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