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In June 2016, the  School Education Gateway  offered a MOOC on Introducing Project-Based Learning in the Classroom. It was an introduction to the concept of project-based learning (PBL) in order to help us to implement this pedagogical approach in our classroom by providing concrete examples, ideas and tools. We explored three key challenges related to the implementation of PBL: how to get students to collaborate effectively, how to facilitate student-driven activities, and finally how to assess PBL in our classroom. The diary includes links to all the participants' diaries and lesson plans, a real treasure of new and exciting ideas on transforming our way of teaching.

A Thinglink by Kornelia Lohynova  

7-Phase Model of Project-Based Learning 7 Essentials in Project-Based Learning

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Growing up in Greece I always wondered how certain Christian holy days were called in English and if they were celebrated the same way or even if they were celebrated at all in England or other European countries. photo by  Pezibear With Easter approaching I searched the internet for ideas on Easter customs and I prepared some worksheets for my students concerning Easter days in the English speaking world, starting from Lent to Easter Sunday.  The worksheets can be used as a springboard for comparing customs and discussing other spring religious (or not) customs, if your class consists of multicultural students. In any case, as with any religious topic, handle with care and use accordingly!

Writing letters is not usually considered a fun activity. If you have a computer lab available you can use the Letter Generator  which provides an interactive approach to the task. Ideal for young learners, it walks them through the letter writing process step-by-step and teaches them about each step along the way. It can be used for writing both friendly and business letters.  

Watch the video... ...and play the games