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Building Tomorrow's Skills: Look Fors to Support Defined & Project-Based Learning

Building Tomorrow's Skills: Look Fors to Support Defined & Project-Based Learning

View this reflective guide for a comprehensive checklist outlining key indicators of effective project-based learning that incorporates performance tasks, career relevance, and the application of transversal skills in the classroom.
Aligning & Assessing for Career Readiness

Aligning & Assessing for Career Readiness

Learn how the Region 10 Education Service Center in Texas aligned their curriculum toward future readiness through cornerstone tasks and how they assess student achievement towards those goals.
Using Defined Learning to Enhance Project-Based Learning Experiences in a Rural School District

Using Defined Learning to Enhance Project-Based Learning Experiences in a Rural School District

In this case study, learn how Stafford Public Schools in Connecticut incorporated Defined Learning into their classrooms to enhance the project-based learning experience leading to improved student engagement and outcomes.
How PBL Builds Portrait of a Graduate Competencies

How PBL Builds Portrait of a Graduate Competencies

In this guide, you'll learn why PBL is one of the most effective ways schools and districts embed Portrait of a Graduate goals into their curriculum and instruction.
The Impact of Defined Careers on Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness

The Impact of Defined Careers on Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness

In this case study, you'll learn how Defined Careers engaged middle school students in career exploration and experiences in Broken Arrow Public Schools in Oklahoma.
Engaging K-8 Students in Computer Science Through PBL in Marshall County Schools, AL

Engaging K-8 Students in Computer Science Through PBL in Marshall County Schools, AL

In this case study, you'll learn step-by-step how MCS rolled out and implemented Defined Learning in their K-8 schools and the impact the platform has had on student engagement and proficiency.
East Baton Rouge Schools Partner with Defined to Support Students' Career Exploration & Readiness

East Baton Rouge Schools Partner with Defined to Support Students' Career Exploration & Readiness

In this paper, you'll learn about EBR's partnership with Defined and how they used the Defined Careers platform to provide students with project-based learning (PBL) experiences across more than 500 careers. 
Leadership: Laying the Foundation for PBL Culture

Leadership: Laying the Foundation for PBL Culture

This eBook explores the key elements of a PBL culture and provides strategies for implementing a supportive PBL culture.
Engaging Students In Computer Science Through PBL

Engaging Students In Computer Science Through PBL

Schools looking for an effective way to drive student engagement in computer science should consider a project-based learning program.
Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBL

Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBL

This white paper explores the career readiness solutions that districts are implementing to help students explore careers and build the critical skills they need to be successful in the future workforce.
PBL and Academic Performance

PBL and Academic Performance

This study by MIDA Learning was conducted in Fort Wayne Community Schools to determine the impact of the Defined Learning project-based learning platform.
Professional Learning for PBL

Professional Learning for PBL

This white paper explores what high-quality professional learning looks like and how school systems can apply it to PBL to ensure success.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Student Engagement and Success

Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Student Engagement and Success

In this complimentary white paper from Defined Learning, we’ll share what the experts say about the UbD and PBL approaches and provide examples from districts that have effectively implemented these strategies to boost student success.
Deeper Learning Through PBL

Deeper Learning Through PBL

How have academics, physical well-being, and emotional well-being changed throughout the last year as the pandemic and distance-learning mandates continue to change?
Accelerating Learning through Meaningful PBL

Accelerating Learning through Meaningful PBL

Now more than ever, educators need better approaches for engaging students in meaningful learning that builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills ­–skills that will support them throughout their lives.
Introduction to Performance Tasks by Jay McTighe

Introduction to Performance Tasks by Jay McTighe

Performance tasks are essential to ensuring your students understand the concepts being taught and can apply their learning in context.
A Guide to Project-Based Learning

A Guide to Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional methodology that encourages students to learn and apply knowledge and skills through an engaging experience.
Early STEM Exposure Through Career-Focused PBL

Early STEM Exposure Through Career-Focused PBL

Exposure to STEM concepts and careers should begin in elementary school when students’ natural curiosity is greatest.
Empowering Students with Equitable Access to Career Experiences

Empowering Students with Equitable Access to Career Experiences

Connecting what students are learning to careers not only deepens their engagement in school but also helps them make more informed choices about their future.
Implementing Competency-Based Education in K-12

Implementing Competency-Based Education in K-12

Competency-based education (CBE) lets students learn at their own pace and produce work that reflects their passions.
Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through PBL

Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through PBL

Project-based learning (PBL) provides students with opportunities to solve real-world problems and empowers them to build the skills they need to succeed in college, career, and life. In this report, three K-12 district leaders explain how they incorporate PBL into their curriculum and how you can make this successful in your school district.
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