[2.4] How can we create a memorable experience via project-based learning?

I enjoyed college because most of the learning activities the professors used would be considered active learning strategies. We engaged in many case studies or projects, and the professor would utilize relevant current events to lead class discussions. I can share specific learning activities that I experienced during undergraduate and graduate school which occurred over 15 years ago. We want students to remember their learning experiences two decades later as well.In a previous episode, I shared the 6 A's of project design that Adria Steinberg developed: authenticity, academic rigor, applied learning, active exploration, adult connections, and assessment practices. We discussed incorporating adult connections or relationships in a project-based learning unit in a previous episode. This episode will explore how to ensure that your PBL unit includes active exploration and applied learning opportunities so students can experience academic-related content beyond the classroom.Tune in to...[2:19] Hear the common concerns teachers express when incorporating active learning strategies during project-based learning units[2:45 Discover the benefits of active exploration and how to integrate it within your unit[4:50] Explore how applied learning leads to long term mastery and creates memorable experiences[7:19] Identify ways to enhance students’ learning experiences and how to reflect on a previous project-based learning unit Resource: Read the accompanying article for this episode. Support the show Thank you for listening! If you find this podcast useful and would like to support the show, please rate, review, and follow using your favorite podcasting app. Sharing is caring. When you leave a review, you are helping fellow educators find this podcast, enabling them to design impactful project-based learning experiences for their students.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Candice Wilson-McCain, the founder of Impactful Projects, an education organization that provides curriculum, coaching, courses, and a community of practice for project-based educators. Through our core program, the Impactful PBL™ Network, we help teachers transition students from being passive learners in their classrooms to being change-makers in their schools and communities through real-world project-based learning experiences. This podcast provides proven strategies and invaluable tips for building a sustainable project-based learning culture at your school without overwhelming instructional leaders, teachers, and students. If you are an educator who desires to move from theory to practice with project-based learning, follow the podcast to receive notification of new episodes. Let's talk PBL!