I enjoyed college because most of the learning activities that 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. In Episode 34, we discuss how to incorporate adult connections or relationships in a project-based learning unit. This episode will explore how to ensure that your PBL unit includes active exploration and applied learning opportunities so that 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

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Visit https://www.impactfulpbl.com/podcast/episode35 for the blog post that accompany this episode.

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