Sir Ken Robinson compared teaching to gardening—we can only create the right conditions for growth. #PBL does just that! 🌱 EDI = Planting seeds 🌿 Workshops & Small Groups = Nurturing growth 🌻 Student Autonomy/Research/Authentic Audience/Real-World Products = Blooming creativity & critical thinking!

How can we empower students through hands-on learning? #ProjectBasedLearning is key! Check out this @edutopia.org resource by @tktalkssteam.bsky.social & @sammonsteam.bsky.social for strategies to refine your #PBL practices: www.edutopia.org/article/prod... #Education #TeachingStrategies

Breaking Down the Complex Work of Teaching PBL Into Manageable Chunks

Project-based learning can be daunting, but there are steps teachers can take to overcome the challenges.

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What makes Tinkercad a powerful tool for prototyping in #NGSS #PBL? ✅ Easy to use ✅ Realistic virtual designs ✅ Integration with 3D printing ✅ Encourages iterative design & innovation #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Research & knowledge building in PBL go beyond textbooks! Students engage in hands-on investigations, collaborate with @schoolai.com Sidekick, work with diverse texts & media to deepen understanding. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Excited to be guests on the Teach Smarter podcast from #FETC2025 open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie! #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

In the AI era, PBL is a sanctuary for what makes us human. No AI can replicate the messy brilliance of humans working together on complex, uncertain challenges. PBL a must to prepare learners to thrive where tech enhances, not replaces, humanity. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Education can be so much more than just turning in assignments to Ts. In #PBL, students have purpose and an authentic audience. Ss engaged in prototyping for Central Hudson. Problem-solving to find the perfect use of materials and bring real-world ideas to life. #EduSky @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Quality control in #PBL matters! When designing renewable energy prototypes, testing with recycled materials ensures durability, efficiency, and sustainability. Innovation starts with thoughtful prototyping. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Literally and metaphorically, there’s nothing better than when it all comes together and the light turns on—for the kids and their #PBL ideas. #STEM #EduSky #RenewableEnergy @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

A big question in today's classrooms is not IF you use technology, but HOW. Too often educators pour old wine into new bottles, or present old lessons in a new font... #EDUsky #Captivate

While working with a teacher today using @briskteaching.bsky.social she had an awesome ‘aha’ moment: crafting effective prompts requires a deep understanding of the content, ensuring the ability to articulate the right question clearly. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Want to enhance Authenticity in your PBL? Use these AI Prompts to ensure alignment with standards! drive.google.com/file/d/1mSI3... #EduSky #PBLAI #PBL @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

Let’s have Ss become adept at navigating the messy intersection of knowledge, technology, and human connection. PBL-AI teaches them not just to ask, “What do I know?” but grapple with: “What can I do with what I know to make an impact?” @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

Empowering students means stepping beyond comfort, embracing change, and equipping them to transform their communities—because the classroom isn’t just preparation for the world; it’s a catalyst to shape it. #PBLAI #PBL #EdTech #CodeBreakerEDU @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

In your opinion, which subject area do teachers find most challenging to implement Project-Based Learning? 🤔 @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Top 5 teacher quotes about PBL: 1️⃣ Ss truly owning their learning. 2️⃣ Kids light up when their work has real-world impact. 3️⃣ Collaboration, & Critical Thinking comes alive! 4️⃣ Every Ss can shine. 5️⃣ Teaching feels meaningful and connected again. @tktalkssteam.bsky.social #WhyPBL #TeacherVoices

Top 5 student quotes about PBL: 1️⃣ We are solving real problems. 2️⃣ We’re not just learning; we’re creating. 3️⃣ People will actually use what we create. 4️⃣ We get to think and share our ideas. 5️⃣ This doesn’t feel like school; it feels like life! @tktalkssteam.bsky.social #PBLrocks #StudentVoices

Why PBL? Because it transforms how students engage with knowledge. Creating with an authentic audience and real purpose ensures their work is meaningful and impactful—lessons that stick for life! #PBL #PBLAI #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

The outdated notion Consumer vs Creator In the #PBLAI era, consumption is the foundation of creation, empowering students to transform knowledge into meaningful innovations for the real-world. #PBL #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

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STEAM is where curiosity meets creativity, turning questions into discoveries and ideas into innovations.

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When we help someone rise, we lift the world a little higher with them!

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Hundreds of templates & resources, PBL ideas for every subject, every standard, every grade, ready made comprehensive PBL experiences, all FREE! Check our www.pbltapas.com @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning

YOU MIGHT FEEL HESITANT TO EMBRACE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL), YET THE TAPAS APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE YOUR CONCERNS.

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A great few days at #NYSCATE24! Thank you to everyone that attended our sessions and grabbed their copy of The Tapas Approach to PBL a.co/d/6K2XJsh. We are looking forward to our future collaboration with all of the amazing educators we connected with! @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

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Join us at #NYSCATE24 We are looking forward to amazing learning experiences!

small Bites BIG Ideas! From Cheating Tool to Learning Partner: A Blueprint for PBL-AI Solutions pbltapas.com/blog Our approach to AI in education emphasizes guidance over restriction. Rather than banning AI, we teach students how to collaborate with it thoughtfully.

A little bit of positivity to launch my @bsky.app account. Please join me on the road to #Captivate. It's not just the title of my book, it's the mission... #education #podcast #learn @codebreakeredu.com