How to engage students through student-designed, project-based learning Andrew Miller, educational consultant and online educator, in this blog post encourages teachers to embrace student-designed, project-based learning, rather than course-based PBL, which is limited by "antiquated rules of time, space, and discipline constructs," he writes. Miller explains how student-designed PBL supports students as they design projects, select due dates and engage in authentic learning, while teachers take on an advisory role as they ask questions, help students to focus and facilitate learning. Edutopia.org/Andrew Miller's blog (6/27) Other News | Vocabulary lesson ideas that take no more than 10 minutes  | | (pattymalajak/NewsCred) | The Common Core State Standards has increased the focus on vocabulary, suggests veteran educator and author Marilee Sprenger. In this article, she provides "brain-compatible" ideas for teachers to integrate vocabulary lessons in a limited amount of time by offering several 10-minute lessons. One lesson includes having students create a jingle that includes a vocabulary word and its definition. MiddleWeb (6/27)
| Teachers study skill-building via STEM to STEAM Twenty-five teachers gathered at the University of South Carolina Upstate recently to learn about adding the arts to science, technology, engineering and math. Exercises included making musical instruments from discarded materials and designing kites. "A lot of people realize that creativity, ingenuity and innovation are fostered by the arts," said Ava Hughes, who organized the program. Spartanburg Herald-Journal (S.C.)/Goupstate.com (6/26) Other News | States allocate more funds for education Education spending will increase in 40 states during the next fiscal year, according to a brief released by the National Association of State Budget Officers. Steps some states are taking to increase their investment in education include focusing more on early education and adjusting funding formulas, the brief found. Reuters (6/27) |  | Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it." -- Madeleine L'Engle, American writer | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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