We use a lot of educational buzz words when we talk about how kids learn at LEADPrep. You hear terms like STEM, project-based learning, design thinking, place-based, flipped learning, and… Read More »
Category: Project Based Learning
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Project based learning at LEADPrep is characterized by four specific traits: the project is designed, planned, executed, and exhibited by the students themselves. This is not a new idea. In… Read More »
What is Project-Based Learning?
At LEADPrep we strive to remain on the cutting edge of teaching/learning techniques. We work hard to maintain a strong awareness of the best of the best in regards… Read More »
Creativity
Creativity used to be something you either had or you didn’t have. But that limited definition is changing due to creativity being looked at scientifically. What happens inside your brain… Read More »
Arts and Science
When you first think about it, the arts and science don’t have that much in common. Artists deal with imagery, color, metaphor, texture, illusions, emotions, perceptions. Art is subjective. Scientists… Read More »
The Future of Education – Technology
Quantum computers used to be the stuff of science fiction. But this technology is here, and now, and become more and more accessible to industry. Problems that we have not… Read More »
STEM to STEAM
Everyone at LEADPrep knows about STEM. Science Technology Engineering Math Interweaving these subjects is central to many projects at our school, and prepares our students for life beyond our walls.… Read More »
Design Thinking & STEM
STEM for all is not enough. Students need to be able to design—from question to theory to creation to revision. At LEADPrep students are encouraged to use the design thinking… Read More »
STEM in the Real World
The subjects of STEM classes – science, technology, engineering and math – are important because they pervade every part of our lives. Science and technology are everywhere in the world… Read More »
LEADPrep is a WE School
LEADPrep has become a WE School! WE is a dynamic program that challenges young people to identify the local and global issues that spark their passion. WE then empowers them… Read More »
