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Project-Based Learning PLUS Social and Emotional Learning equals student and educator successImagine not only helping kids reach their potential academically but as citizens in society as well. In this groundbreaking new book, you will learn how!Take project-based learning (PBL)-in which students develop educational skills like research, critical thinking, and teamwork-to the next level by enhancing it with personal competencies like self-management, social awareness, and responsible decision-making. Written by an expert in PBL, student well-being, and technology with different levels of educator PBL experience in mind, this guide to harnessing the power of these approaches provides: The five elements of the PBL+ Framework Tools and rubrics that help you engage all students and assess their projects Ways to align PBL with the five SEL competencies outlined by CASEL Tips for putting PBL+ into practice to facilitate your own teaching plansThe framework described in this book, grounded by research and supported by practical steps, is replicable in any classroom and provides educators guidance for strengthening their instructional practice to create an empowering student experience.

Provides practical guidance for teachers, along with examples of technology-rich, learner-centred student projects covering a range of timely and cross-curricular topics such as endangered animal populations, maintenance of oceans, rebounding of bee populations and urban air quality.

Unlike other robotics books and curriculum, Rev Up Robotics takes a cross-curricular approach, showing educators how to begin incorporating robotics into their content area lessons and in conjunction with other subjects. Jorge Valenzuela lays out the foundational skills of computational thinking required for programming with robotics.