NAPA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2024 / New Tech Network (NTN), a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming K-12 education, invites educators, district leaders, and school teams to experience the power of Project-Based Learning (PBL) firsthand at its upcoming PBL Showcases. These immersive events highlight the impact of NTN's approach, where students engage in real-world projects that cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and essential skills for future success.
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Each PBL Showcase provides an insider look at how NTN partner schools implement PBL, moving beyond lecture-based methods to foster active, hands-on learning. Attendees explore classroom environments where students take the lead, working on authentic projects that solve real-life challenges and mirror professional scenarios. Through classroom visits, student panels, and collaborative sessions with experienced PBL educators, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how project-based learning can transform teaching and deepen student engagement.
Why PBL?
In contrast to traditional educational models that often emphasize rote memorization, project-based learning shifts the focus toward student-centered exploration and problem-solving. Students in PBL classrooms don't just learn content-they apply it in meaningful contexts, gaining skills in communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Research supports the benefits of PBL, showing that students in these environments consistently outperform their peers academically while building a competitive edge for college and careers.
About NTN and the PBL Showcase Experience
NTN supports K-12 schools as the foundation for change, collaborating with district leaders, principals, and educators to create a culture of project-based learning that resonates across communities. The PBL Showcases are tailored for schools at any stage of the PBL journey, whether exploring its potential or seeking ways to deepen their practice. Participants leave each event with actionable insights, a network of support, and a renewed commitment to bringing engaging, real-world learning experiences to their schools.
Upcoming PBL Showcase Dates:
November 7, 2024: New Tech Coppell, TX
November 18, 2024: Central Hardin High School, KY
November 20, 2024: Tech Valley High School, NY
December 4, 2024: Lobo School of Innovation, CA
For more information on attending an NTN PBL Showcase, visit [website link]. Discover how project-based learning with New Tech Network is inspiring today's students to become tomorrow's thinkers, leaders, and innovators.
Media Contact: Danielle Gates
dgates@newtechnetwork.org
925.435.3201
SOURCE: New Tech Network
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