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What can we learn from our students about Project Based Learning?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by C Sousa

I recently viewed this video about Project Based Learning (PBL). While it is a little simplistic, it is a pretty good overview of what PBL is and how it can help students be successful in our classes. However what really … Continue reading →

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Reply to “Fourteen reasons schools are troubled…”

Posted on March 18, 2012 by C Sousa

I recently replied to a blog in the Washington Post. I was made aware of it through my PLN on Twitter. While I agree with the article as a whole, what struck me was that it kicked off its criticism … Continue reading →

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Wittgenstein and my friends…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by C Sousa

It may be a little late for a “New Year’s” post about 2011, but I came by this article from a while back and thought it was an interesting enough read to share here. I love the philosopher Wittgenstein … Continue reading →

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Professional Development: Can’t we all get along?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by C Sousa

The other night we had a great conversation at #edchat about professional development. There were great insights, encouragements, and ideas. However, many of the posts also vented frustrations, and I found myself at times on both sides of the fence. … Continue reading →