Education experts are encouraging schools to consider problem-based learning (PBL) in a move to improve engagement and creativity among high school students. New research demonstrates how hands-on, ...

A project is a multistep activity undertaken by an individual or group to achieve a particular aim. With that broad definition there’s a lot of project-based learning happening in schools these days.

A large, international study shows that problem-based learning is more effective than standard instruction in math and science, and a national survey confirms that students, parents and teachers all ...

To better prepare students for the innovative digital workplace of the future, educators should strive to improve students’ critical thinking and collaboration skills. One of the many ways to do so is ...

The primary purpose of the October workshop was to thoughtfully examine the evidence behind a select set of promising practices that came to light during the June workshop. Susan Singer opened the ...

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Indrani Dey is a PhD student in Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying under Dr. Sadhana Puntambekar. At iSAT, she works with Dr. Puntambekar to investigate how students’ ...

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...