Twenty Ideas for Engaging ProjectsSeptember 12, 2011 | Suzie
Boss The start of the school year offers an ideal time to
introduce students to project-based learning. By starting with
engaging projects, you'll grab their interest while establishing
a solid foundation of important skills, such as knowing how to
conduct research, engage experts, and collaborate with peers. In
honor of Edutopia's 20th anniversary, here are 20 project ideas
to get learning off to a good start. 1. Flat Stanley Refresh:
Flat Stanley literacy projects are perennial favorites for
inspiring students to communicate and connect, often across
great distances. Now Flat Stanley has his own apps for iPhone
and iPad, along with new online resources. Project founder Dale
Hubert is recently retired from the classroom, but he's still
generating fresh ideas to bring learning alive in the
"flatlands." 2. PBL is No Accident: In West Virginia, project-
based learning has been adopted as a statewide strategy for
improving teaching and learning. Teacher