lpBETA.org - STEAM specialist, Google Innovator, Apple Distinguished Ed, Apple Pro Learning Specialist, ISTE Certified, MEd EdTech, Principal License

Joined September 2011
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youtube.com/watch?v=o63O9ZPE… "We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience." 💡 Reflection is a systematic, rigorous process that turns a project into a meaning-making journey. #pblworld #pblworld2026 #pblworks #pbl #pblchat
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youtube.com/watch?v=RbfTIgVt… Nothing reaches its final form without a round of critique. Why should our classrooms be any different? Critique in #PBL is collaborative. It’s a culture where students help one another grow. #pblworld #pblworld2026 #pblchat #pbl #projectbased #pblworks
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Feeling grateful that fellow educators have participated in the five TeachRuns this year. Sincere TY to everyone who laced up their shoes and joined us, and a special shout-out to the TeachRun leaders (@edTechEvans @desertclimber , @clos_gm, Dan Lust) who volunteered!
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youtube.com/watch?v=ndZ9Bemg… Voice&Choice: Research shows that when we give learners the ability to make choices about their learning—from the ?s they ask to the final artifacts they create—we see a significant boost in motivation & acad performance. #pblworld2026 #pblworld #pbl
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The Learning Hub remains open and free for anyone interested in learning more about #ProjectBasedLearning or #STEMed next semester. There are no deadlines or "rushed" implementations here—just a space to investigate and reflect on new ideas. lpbeta.org/learning-hub
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youtube.com/watch?v=XwT-fyYw… In a world defined by rapid change, research alone isn't enough to solve the challenges of tomorrow. #CreativeProblemSolving (CPS) allows us to explore potential solutions even when a problem hasn't been fully defined. #pblworld #pblworld2026 #pblworks
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youtube.com/watch?v=TDpNg0yf… A great "Driving Question" is the catalyst for real learning. By shifting from giving answers to facilitating inquiry, it leads to exploration and build deeper connections to the content. #pblworld #pblworld2026 #pblworks #pbl #pblchat
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youtube.com/watch?v=qlEdaT75… Authentic Learning in PBL! What does authentic learning look like and entail within an authentic context? Exploration and Inquiry Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation Voice and Choice Critique and Revision Collaboration Reflection
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youtube.com/watch?v=euYOh3lX… Authenticity is a great structure for #ProjectBasedLearning, specifically Authentic Context. Discover the 5 building blocks of Authentic Context in #PBL and how they turn schoolwork into purposeful, real-world work. #STEM #EdChat
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youtube.com/watch?v=46ADNbsN… Authentic tasks shouldn't be "add-ons." They are purposeful activities that reflect what professionals actually do—like interviewing clients or analyzing case studies. This is how we foster future-ready, transferable skills.
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The "drive-through" consulting model makes it difficult for schools to implement real change. I wanted to build something more permanent. The LEARNING HUB is now live! Free, sequential STEM & PBL modules designed for realistic, self-paced growth. lpbeta.org/learning-hub
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youtube.com/watch?v=OlQGhbIH… Professionals rely on systematic workflows to solve complex problems. By bringing processes like the architectural method into our classrooms, we move from abstract tests to authentic, performance-based assessments. #PBL #PBLworld #PBLWorld2026
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A real-world challenge is more than just a hard task; it’s an opportunity for students to test their skills in meaningful contexts. Whether it’s through a professional or personal lens, we can make learning less abstract and more practical. youtube.com/watch?v=-9gNt87h…
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For years, I’ve envisioned a space that helps educators move from inspiration to action. That dream is now live: The Learning Hub, a free, self-paced space for educators to master innovative strategies without the rush. lpbeta.org/learning-hub
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How do you turn a learning space vision into reality? Prototyping! We used #designthinking prototyping to map out our 5 new makerspaces before committing to a final layout. Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=3JdJoz8j… #STEM #Makerspace #stemeducation
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Transformational change in education can feel like climbing #MtEverest. Here is a look at the 5 critical steps to change management from to help schools navigate their education 'Everests' youtube.com/watch?v=LGZtOGTA…
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