Planning for Deep Project-Based Learning

Create STEM/STEAM & PBL Projects in 10 Lessons

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Welcome to the Course!

This course will help you, your grade level team or PLC to easily organize and create a project plan that incorporates all of the best practices of PBL without the guesswork using the CREATOMsetgo toolkit and Planning Guide. Join me for this self-paced 10 week course where we will use design thinking process, project management skills and PBL best-practices to build a project plan that you can use in your classroom this year.

Here is some of what we will cover in this course!

  • Leveraging Design Thinking for Project Based Learning and STEAM
  • Project Planning Hackathons to Conduct with your Team
  • Engage Students in Building Habits of Mind and Competencies
  • Incorporate Real-World End-Users and Experts into Projects
  • Time Project Benchmarks and Assessments

Our Goal

To create a project plan that engages students in a 4-6 week authentic problem solving and learning experience that aligns with school standards, scope and sequence.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the design thinking approach to project-based learning and STEAM.
  2. Develop project planning and management skills.
  3. Apply group and peer to peer critique techniques for the refinement of project plans.
  4. Explore student engagement techniques and identify opportunities for student engagement throughout the project.

Receive $10 off CREATOMsetgo and the Planning Guide when you enroll in this course. Learn more about the toolkit here: https://www.creatomsetgo.com/


Here's An Example of What You'll Learn

Your Instructor


Kathy Fritz
Kathy Fritz

Hello Educators!

I work with teachers and administrators, from K-12 to higher ed, building and delivering deep project-based learning experiences that engage students while aligning to standards. I've presented at ISTE, FETC and MassCUE and worked with over 1000 teachers across the country on real-world projects using design thinking for STEM/STEAM, ELA, Arts and Social Studies. Join me on this 10 lesson adventure to use the CREATOMsetgo project planning tools to their fullest potential!

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Course Curriculum


  Module 1: Course Introduction and Syllabus
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  Module 2: Design Thinking and the Project Planning Process
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  Module 3: Project Planning Hackathon
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. However, once a month I will hold live Google Hangouts where you can ask questions and get feedback on your project planning.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
What materials are needed for the course?
You will need the following to build your project plan: CREATOMsetgo toolkit What's Your Next Project? The CREATOMsetgo Planning Guide You can purchase the sets and guide at https://www.creatomsetgo.com/store.html A coupon code will be provided for $10 off towards your purchase.

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