How to Reach Every Student With Authentic Project-Based Learning

Professor and best-selling author Dr. John Spencer is among the world’s foremost voices on the power of Project-Based Learning in K-12 schools. Now, John is partnering with the team at RocketPD to deliver an entirely new kind of professional learning experience for teachers and teams. As part of this multi-part cohort experience, you’ll work directly with John to close academic gaps and accelerate learning using the principles of Project-Based Learning and Collaborative Thinking.

John Spencer is a former middle school teacher and current full-time professor who is passionate about seeing teachers empower their students with voice and choice. He is the author of the best-selling books Launch, Empower, and Vintage Innovation. John has presented to audiences all over the world, including Hong Kong, Australia and the Netherlands, even the White House. His work focuses on helping teachers unleash the creative potential in all of their students, so that kids can be makers, designers, artists and engineers.

Here’s what to expect when you, or members of your team, sign up to learn about the power of creativity and project-based learning to accelerate learning with John Spencer.

The path to accelerated student learning through PBL starts with a committed approach and a willingness to think creatively. School leaders and teachers who complete this program, will learn to:

• Use epic hands-on classroom lessons to engage students and promote voice and choice, wherever learning happens.
• Help students engage in collaborative projects and critical thinking inside and outside the classroom.
• Use the principles of PBL to inspire students and accelerate learning with a focus on creativity, teamwork and the practical application of real-world concepts.
• Think differently about how they teach and provide new opportunities for students that more closely align to their interests and passions and keep them engaged.

Here’s a quick look at the topics we plan to cover each month. To sign up, or learn more about the timing of these sessions for you or your team, follow the link at the bottom on this page, or fill out the short form to ask questions.