Latest Episodes
Showcasing ~ Unveiling Student’s Work With Aaron Maurer (Practicing PBL #9 Quick Question)
What is the goal of your exhibition night? The final public presentation of learning? Aaron talks with us about two very different approaches to public showings of student work and learning at their school’s exhibition night.
A Friendly Wrestling Match (Practicing PBL #8)
Join Ginger and Aaron as they wrestle with the question, “Is PBL something new?” Or is it just a small adjustment from what we’ve always considered good teaching? The discussion then leads into whether it’s a waste of teachers’ time to decide if what t...
The Role Of The Tech Director Supporting A PBL Environment (PracticingPBL #7 Quick Question)
John Martin joins us again for a quick question: - What is the role of the Technology Director for a Project/Problem-Based Learning environment in terms of access to tools and networks? - John’s quick answer: The tech director’s role is to help teac...
New Hampshire’s Built-in Assessments for Competency (PracticingPBL #6)
Join Ginger Lewman and John Martin as John shares a school board member’s view of the importance of the real world application of learning & acquired knowledge. That we need both context AND content. John provides an overview of New Hampshire’s PACE (P...
Ben Rimes: Moving From Teacher-Driven Instruction To A Student-Centered Classroom (PracticingPBL #5)
Join Ginger and her guest, Ben Rimes. Today they share ideas about helping teachers figure out how to start small when moving from primarily teacher-driven instruction to a more student-centered classroom. -
What is Optimal Professional Learning for PBL? (PracticingPBL #4)
Patti Duncan joins us again for a quick question: - If we are trying to get teachers to understand and use Project/Problem Based Learning, in an optimal scenario, what should our professional learning look/feel like? - 1.
PBL In A STEM Setting (PracticingPBL #3)
Patti Duncan — formerly a High School Science Teacher (Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental) and now a Manager of Instructional Implementation at Discovery Education. Patti shares how her job in food chemistry helped lead her into education and...
Empowering Students In The PBL Classroom (Practicing PBL #2)
Michael Soskil Curriculum Coach at Wallenpaupack Area School District Pennsylvania - Michael Soskil is a STEM education, global collaboration, and technology integration expert who has developed and presented numerous professional learning sessions...
PBL: A Problem of Words? Semantics? (or who P’d in your PBL?) (PracticingPBL #1)
Join Ginger’s first episode of her new podcast where she introduces herself, but more importantly ponders the variables included when talking about Project-, Problem-, or Passion-Based Learning. What really are the differences? Which is better?