Professional Doc
Buck Institute

Pbl Works: What Does It Take for a Project to Be Authentic?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An article discussing the four ways a project can be considered authentic within the project based learning framework. Article gives examples of projects that maybe completed in class and discusses their authenticity.
Handout
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Developing a School or District Technology Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory provides information on how to create a technology plan that is part of an overall school improvement plan. Discusses guidelines, planning committees, budgets, and agenda...
Activity
Indiana University

Indiana University: Howard Gardner

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This website from the Indiana University gives an overview of Howard Gardner's life and work. Learn more about this educational reformer by reading about his work.
Article
Other

Hands on Civics: An Approach to Increase Community Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines a program that the author has used with academically at-risk ninth grade students to enhance their understanding of how communities work and how they can change through individual and group efforts.
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Other

Hands on Civics: An Approach to Increase Community Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines a program that the author has used with academically at-risk ninth grade students to enhance their understanding of how communities work and how they can change through individual and group efforts.