PBL Leadership Guest - Deeper Learning and Project Based Learning - Carmen Coleman | E100
Carmen Coleman is the OVEC Chief of Transformational Learning and Leading/Deeper Learning Leader. She has a long educational leadership resume including Chief Academic Information Officer, Associate Professor, Superintendent, Principal, Teacher and several other academic leadership positions.
We go way back and have a great conversation about deeper learning and Project Based Learning. We also have a "need to know" on continuing your work so that it's still going strong ten years from now? It's all about relationships and your strong network.
Episode Highlights:
[02:05] "Need to Know": How do I stay grounded as a leader?
[02:25] Relationships or your Professional Learning Network is important. You need to connect with like-minded people.
[08:36] Carmen became intent on helping kids realize their potential.
[12:24] With the project based approach kids were solving real life problems.
[18:30] Carmen wanted the vision at their school to become a living vision statement.
[21:10] Creating learning experiences that show evidence of success is part of PBL.
[27:03] The importance of having a North Star and knowing the end game you want to accomplish.
[33:44] If you're on the fence about PBL, find out what's holding you back.
Resources & Links Related to this Episode
- What is PBL?
- Ask Ryan
- Magnify Learning YouTube
- Project Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to Start
- Ryan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer
- PBL Workshops For Schools & Districts
- Community Partner Resources
- Strategies For Supporting PBL In Your School Or District
- Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
- [email protected]
- Carmen Coleman @kids_inspire Twitter
- Leading for Deeper Learning, A Series in Four Parts, Part 1: Setting the Scene