John Sammon

Sir Ken Robinson compared teaching to gardening—we can only create the right conditions for growth. #PBL does just that!
🌱 EDI = Planting seeds
🌿 Workshops & Small Groups = Nurturing growth
🌻 Student Autonomy/Research/Authentic Audience/Real-World Products = Blooming creativity & critical thinking!

Breaking Down the Complex Work of Teaching PBL Into Manageable Chunks Project-based learning can be daunting, but there are steps teachers can take to overcome the challenges.

How can we empower students through hands-on learning? #ProjectBasedLearning is key! Check out this @edutopia.org resource by @tktalkssteam.bsky.social & @sammonsteam.bsky.social for strategies to refine your #PBL practices: www.edutopia.org/article/prod...

#Education #TeachingStrategies

What makes Tinkercad a powerful tool for prototyping in #NGSS #PBL?
✅ Easy to use
✅ Realistic virtual designs
✅ Integration with 3D printing
✅ Encourages iterative design & innovation
#EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Research & knowledge building in PBL go beyond textbooks! Students engage in hands-on investigations, collaborate with @schoolai.com Sidekick, work with diverse texts & media to deepen understanding. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Excited to be guests on the Teach Smarter podcast from #FETC2025
open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie! #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

In PBL it is visible in their process—the curiosity, collaboration, and persistence that drive them toward a purposeful outcome.
*Asking deep, authentic questions
*Making meaningful connections
*Iterating on their ideas
*Producing public products they care about #EduSky

In the AI era, PBL is a sanctuary for what makes us human. No AI can replicate the messy brilliance of humans working together on complex, uncertain challenges. PBL a must to prepare learners to thrive where tech enhances, not replaces, humanity. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Education can be so much more than just turning in assignments to Ts. In #PBL, students have purpose and an authentic audience. Ss engaged in prototyping for Central Hudson. Problem-solving to find the perfect use of materials and bring real-world ideas to life. #EduSky @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Quality control in #PBL matters! When designing renewable energy prototypes, testing with recycled materials ensures durability, efficiency, and sustainability. Innovation starts with thoughtful prototyping. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

Literally and metaphorically, there’s nothing better than when it all comes together and the light turns on—for the kids and their #PBL ideas. #STEM #EduSky #RenewableEnergy @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social

@briskteaching.bsky.social is a great tool worth checking out. 😁👍

A big question in today's classrooms is not IF you use technology, but HOW.

Too often educators pour old wine into new bottles,
or present old lessons in a new font...

#EDUsky #Captivate

Gathering meaningful feedback can be a challenge, but it’s such a crucial step in creating work that truly resonates. Your focus on adding value is inspiring. Keep networking, listening, and refining! The impact you’re aiming for will follow. #Codebreaker #EduSky

Congrats, excited to see the change you’ll create through your PD sessions and restorative culture initiatives. Keep leading with purpose! #Codebreaker

Your honesty is powerful. Imposter syndrome can be tough, but remember—you’re in that spot for a reason. Focusing on the impact you’re making for your community is such an inspiring way to stay grounded. Keep believing in yourself—you’re making a difference! #Codebreaker

Absolutely! Collaboration and leaning on the strengths of others not only make us better but also enrich our perspectives and ideas. Together, we can achieve so much more than we ever could alone. #Codebreaker #EduSky

A2: What’s next this week? My favorite part—working with students! Leading Grade 6 small group workshops in #PBL, reaching consensus on prototype designs, and integrating motors into their creations. #CodeBreaker #EduSky

While working with a teacher today using @briskteaching.bsky.social
she had an awesome ‘aha’ moment: crafting effective prompts requires a deep understanding of the content, ensuring the ability to articulate the right question clearly. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

A3: Biggest roadblocks this week? Feeling tired and stretched thin while addressing Math, Science, and PBL separately. I wish I was allowed to make it more streamlined and interconnected. #CodeBreaker

A1: Presented at a Curriculum and Associates event, launched a book club on The Tapas Approach to PBL, and collaborated with colleagues during an in-service focused on targeting math small groups. #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Free AI Tools for Teachers and Educators – Brisk Teaching Brisk is the best AI for teachers and schools, offering free AI tools for education that fit seamlessly into your routine. With an AI lesson plan generator and tools for instruction, feedback, and dif...

Brisk teaching with Ss facing Boost. Available as a Chrome extension at briskteaching.com Goggle Vids just started. Great tools!

Want to enhance Authenticity in your PBL? Use these AI Prompts to ensure alignment with standards! drive.google.com/file/d/1mSI3... #EduSky #PBLAI #PBL @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

Let’s have Ss become adept at navigating the messy intersection of knowledge, technology, and human connection. PBL-AI teaches them not just to ask, “What do I know?” but grapple with: “What can I do with what I know to make an impact?” @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com

Empowering students means stepping beyond comfort, embracing change, and equipping them to transform their communities—because the classroom isn’t just preparation for the world; it’s a catalyst to shape it. #PBLAI #PBL #EdTech #CodeBreakerEDU @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

In your opinion, which subject area do teachers find most challenging to implement Project-Based Learning? 🤔 @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Top 5 teacher quotes about PBL:

1️⃣ Ss truly owning their learning.
2️⃣ Kids light up when their work has real-world impact.
3️⃣ Collaboration, & Critical Thinking comes alive!
4️⃣ Every Ss can shine.
5️⃣ Teaching feels meaningful and connected again.
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#WhyPBL #TeacherVoices

Top 5 student quotes about PBL:

1️⃣ We are solving real problems.
2️⃣ We’re not just learning; we’re creating.
3️⃣ People will actually use what we create.
4️⃣ We get to think and share our ideas.
5️⃣ This doesn’t feel like school; it feels like life!
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#PBLrocks #StudentVoices

Why PBL? Because it transforms how students engage with knowledge. Creating with an authentic audience and real purpose ensures their work is meaningful and impactful—lessons that stick for life! #PBL #PBLAI #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social

Not a classroom teacher but ours is a unique coaching model. I am in K-6 classrooms everyday planing and modeling working alongside my colleagues doing things with them not to them.