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...
Have you ever had a learner or group of learners present and you think, “How in the world did you make it this far and have so little to present?” Or maybe this is a fear of yours that is holding you back. Benchmarking can be a real confidence booster for facilitators...
BACK TO PROJECT BASED LEARNING BLOGSBy: Trisha Burns, Middle School FacilitatorCSA Central-Columbus Signature Academy Middle SchoolColumbus, IN@BurnsTrishaIn the beginning of this school year, we had a team meeting to help us navigate how to teach in the midst of...
BACK TO PROJECT BASED LEARNING BLOGS By: Trisha Burns, Middle School Facilitator CSA Central-Columbus Signature Academy Middle School Columbus, IN @BurnsTrisha How do you get to the end of a project and know confidently that your students will do a great job...
