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Where big ideas, bold projects, and classroom “aha!” moments come together.
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Hybrid STEM Learning: Combining Physical Student Workbooks with Online Digital Delivery
Discover how a hybrid approach combining physical student workbooks with digital platforms enhances student engagement in STEM. Learn the cognitive benefits of tactile learning in modern project-based classrooms...
Building Fundamental Skills with Mia, Codie & iBlocks
Finding and making authentic connections is often the first step to understanding complex concepts. Add in a dash of laughter, fun hands-on engagement, and a little imagination, all of which...
Structured K-12 Project-Based Learning Programs
Discover effective commercial alternatives to PBLWorks that streamline implementation. We explore how turnkey K-12 curricula help teachers integrate Rube Goldberg projects and design challenges into the classroom...
Solving PBL Teacher Burnout: Why Turnkey Units Outperform Homegrown Curriculum
Discover how transitioning to turnkey PBL units eliminates teacher burnout while ensuring academic rigor. Learn why pre-designed resources outperform DIY curriculum...
Integrating Coding, Robotics, and AR/VR into K-8 Project-Based Learning
Discover how to move beyond hardware-only STEM by integrating coding, robotics, and AR/VR into structured K-8 project-based learning. Learn why hands-on Rube Goldberg projects drive deep student engagement...
Turnkey K-8 PBL Modules: Complete Teacher Guides and Scaffolded Lesson Plans
Discover how turnkey K-8 PBL modules simplify project-based learning with comprehensive teacher guides and lesson plans. Save time while fostering critical skills like building a Rube Goldberg machine...
NGSS and CSTA Alignment in PBL: Implementing 3-Dimensional Assessment and Capstone Rubrics
Discover how to align PBL units with NGSS and CSTA standards. Learn to design effective 3-dimensional assessments and rubrics using a Rube Goldberg task...
Scaling the Magic: How to Implement Project-Based Learning at the District Level
We’ve all seen that one rockstar teacher who creates an incredible project-based learning (PBL) experience in their classroom. The kids are buzzing, the parents are thrilled, and the results speak...
Benefits of Experiential and Project-Based Learning (PBL) for Student Engagement
Why PBL? When you provide students with authentic, real-world challenges that promote students’ voice and choice, reflection, and the ability to reiterate their designs, you open a world of possibilities...
Embedding VR Into PBL Projects
VR and PBL? Yes! Virtual reality (VR) experiences are an ideal way to enhance and extend student learning, particularly when integrated into project-based learning (PBL) initiatives. Why? VR headsets, particularly...
Making Learning Click: A Look at Project-Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom
As educators, we’ve all seen that specific look on a student’s face where they aren’t just doing schoolwork but are lost in a problem they’re excited to solve. That shift...
Using iBlocks in Bridging Next-Gen Standards and the Portrait of a Graduate
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest from Albany, you know our “to-do” lists just got a lot longer. We’re all trying to wrap our heads around two big...