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First thing's first: Here is the link to the article I'm going to be talking about! --> https://www.edutopia.org/article/project-based-learning-and-research-paper  Today we're talking about project based learning, which happens to be something I'm incredibly excited about and interested in. Our task for this post was to search "Project Based Learning" on edutopia.org and see what we can find / what's helpful / etc. While I was perusing, I came  across an article called "Project-Based Learning and the Research Paper." It stood out because I happen to be in the process of creating a PBL research paper unit as we speak! I was excited to see this article, because I assumed it would be helpful. Spoiler alert - it was!  Here are my major takeaways:  PBL is great, because it allows for collaboration. Students are able to work on a project in a group setting, which allows for deeper engagement and connection.  A PBL research unit allows students to wo...

When I was in high school, SMART boards were a new & incredibly exciting thing! Any time we had the opportunity to go up and write something on the board, we were thrilled. Now, they're standard in classrooms, but how can I make sure I'm using mine in a meaningful way?  "Interactive Whiteboards and Digital Displays Enhance Classroom Instruction & Learning" from neamb.com suggests that digital whiteboards and traditional ones are actually pretty interchangeable. However, they also have this list of ways you can use an interactive whiteboard or digital display to enhance the classroom experience:  "Classroom applications for using interactive whiteboards and digital displays include: Multimedia lessons and presentations including audio and video Collaborative problem solving Showcasing student projects and presentations Virtual field trips Recorded lessons that can be used by substitute teachers Documentation of student achievement"  (https://www.neamb...