PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom: Inquiry Based Learning
One of eleven workshops presented by Concept to Classroom, this workshop on Inquiry-based Learning takes you through four major steps (explanation, demonstration, exploration, and implementation) to learn about it, then put it into...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom
Concept to Classroom is a free series of award-winning professional development workshops covering important and timely topics in education such as: after-school programs, cooperative and collaborative learning, inquiry-based learning,...
Indiana University
Indiana University: Howard Gardner
This website from the Indiana University gives an overview of Howard Gardner's life and work. Learn more about this educational reformer by reading about his work.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Lunchroom to Classroom: Authentic Assessment & the Brown Bag Exam
A Brown Bag Exam uses found objects and images to help students activate prior knowledge and creates a framework for students to express their understanding. Students work individually and in collaboration to create concrete connections...
Other
North Central College: What Is Authentic Assessment?
This resource provides a definition and explanation concerning authentic assessments and how they differ from traditional assessments.
Other
What Is Rubistar? How to Make Rubrics
This online tool is designed for teachers to create rubrics that correspond with project-based learning activities.
Other
Adprima: Student Portfolio Information
A brief but informative article about how and why portfolios are gaining credence as an assessment tool.
Other
Tech4 Learning: Recipes4 Success
If you're interested in developing project-based learning for your class, Tech4Learning provides tools for facilitating those projects and instruction in how to create and manage them. Free resources available, as well as resources by...
Other
North Central College: Authentic Assessment Tool Box
What is authentic assessment? This resource one can learn more about the many facets of authentic assessment.
Other
Assessing Grammar Proficiency
How do assess grammar proficiency? This site features information on authentic assessment and mechanical tests. Find out more by checking out this informative resource.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Urban Academy: Where Testing Is Anything but Standard
Project-based assessments that give an indication of students' skills and competencies are a central part of this profiled school.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Measuring What Counts: Memorization Versus Understanding
The author considers a situation from her own math classroom that lead her to re-evaluate her ideas about assessment. She follows with advice for developing what she calls "applied learning" in the classroom.
Other
Science Notebooks
Using science notebooks can be a boon for teachers looking for ways to bolster critical thinking, writing, analysis and scientific knowledge. This site offers examples, answers frequently asked questions and includes resources for teachers.
Other
Authentic Assessment Resources
You have just hit the jackpot for authentic assessment resources for professional development for teachers. Teachers will benefit from this comprehensive list of resources.
Other
Pare: The Case for Authentic Assessment
What is authentic assessment? This article makes the case for authentic assessment. Come and learn more about what makes up this type of assessment.
Buck Institute
Pbl Works: What Does It Take for a Project to Be Authentic?
An article discussing the four ways a project can be considered authentic within the project based learning framework. Article gives examples of projects that maybe completed in class and discusses their authenticity.