Children have access to more information than ever before. They can search for an answer in seconds, watch a video explaining almost any topic, or ask an AI tool to solve a problem for them. As access to information becomes...
With the summer in full-swing, now is a great time to immerse in play, fun projects, and family time. For younger children, the summer provides a great opportunity for them to explore their surroundings, involve themselves in projects around the...
It is common to hear the question “what’s the difference between inquiry and research?” While it’s true that there are some similarities, inquiry and research are fundamentally different in many ways. Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that emphasizes...
Both inquiry-based and project-based learning use questions to engage students in learning about topics and ideas that interest them. These questions are called driving questions (also referred to as “essential questions”). A driving question is an open-ended question that is...
The use of games in the classroom is a fun way to engage students with their learning. Through advancements in technology, students are now able to apply their learning in a fun way that has massive appeal. When used as...
A common question among educators is “what is the difference between inquiry-based learning and project-based learning?” Or, “what’s the difference between project-based and problem-based learning? How are they similar and what makes them different?” It can certainly be confusing, not...
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs was proposed in 1943 as a way to study the universal needs of society. It is a motivational theory that explains the need for human’s physiological needs to be met before they can attend to needs...
Back in January we posted an article about how to teach the U.S Capitol Attacks to students. It received many positive comments and so much support. In light of recent controversy surrounding the Seuss family’s decision to stop publishing six...
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I was involved in a podcast project called “After the Pandemic: Writing the Stories of the Future”. The aim of the project was to stimulate 8th grade students’ critical thinking about the...
Mindfulness is a relatively novel concept that has gained a lot of attention over the past few years. It was first introduced in 1979 as a medical intervention at the University of Massachusetts. Mindfulness is a meditative technique where your...
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