Rich Trotta

Rich Trotta

Active Learning using Project Based Learning

Active learning engages students in the learning process through meaningful, hands-on activities like discussions, problem-solving, and collaboration. Unlike passive learning, which centers on listening and memorization, active learning empowers students to think critically, work together, and take initiative. One of…

Benefits of Using Podcasting as a PBL Project

Once known as audio blogs, podcasts were relegated to fringe communities during the early days of the internet. But now, thanks in large part to the advent of the smartphone, they are a near-universally known form of mass communication that has…

Measuring Success

We often think of success in terms of job titles and salaries, but true success goes much deeper. It’s about meaningful relationships, a clear sense of purpose, strong mental health, and personal growth.That’s why Project-Based Learning (PBL) is so powerful.…

How to Love a Country: Poems by Richard Blanco

In Richard Blanco’s poetry collection How to Love a Country, themes of youth empowerment emerge through explorations of identity, civic responsibility, and the promise of a more inclusive America. While the poems do not overtly target young audiences, they resonate…

The Science of Student Motivation

Noted author and psychologist David Yeager on the common mistakes we make when giving feedback to students, and how to tap into purpose and belonging to make classroom work more meaningful. Read the article