John Sammon
@sammonsteam.bsky.social
Husband | Father | Teacher | STEAM Professional Development Specialist | Speaker | Co-Author | The Tapas Approach to Project-Based Learning https://a.co/d/eYkQtz4 | www.pbltapas.com | codebreakeredu.com |
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John Sammon
@sammonsteam.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning
YOU MIGHT FEEL HESITANT TO EMBRACE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL), YET THE TAPAS APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE YOUR CONCERNS.
www.pbltapas.com
Hundreds of templates & resources, PBL ideas for every subject, every standard, every grade, ready made comprehensive PBL experiences, all FREE! Check our www.pbltapas.com @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
Sir Ken Robinson compared teaching to gardening—we can only create the right conditions for growth. #PBL does just that!
🌱 EDI = Planting seeds
🌿 Workshops & Small Groups = Nurturing growth
🌻 Student Autonomy/Research/Authentic Audience/Real-World Products = Blooming creativity & critical thinking!
🌱 EDI = Planting seeds
🌿 Workshops & Small Groups = Nurturing growth
🌻 Student Autonomy/Research/Authentic Audience/Real-World Products = Blooming creativity & critical thinking!
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Sir Ken Robinson compared teaching to gardening—we can only create the right conditions for growth. #PBL does just that!
🌱 EDI = Planting seeds
🌿 Workshops & Small Groups = Nurturing growth
🌻 Student Autonomy/Research/Authentic Audience/Real-World Products = Blooming creativity & critical thinking!
🌱 EDI = Planting seeds
🌿 Workshops & Small Groups = Nurturing growth
🌻 Student Autonomy/Research/Authentic Audience/Real-World Products = Blooming creativity & critical thinking!
Reposted by John Sammon
How can we empower students through hands-on learning? #ProjectBasedLearning is key! Check out this @edutopia.org resource by @tktalkssteam.bsky.social & @sammonsteam.bsky.social for strategies to refine your #PBL practices: www.edutopia.org/article/prod...
#Education #TeachingStrategies
#Education #TeachingStrategies
Breaking Down the Complex Work of Teaching PBL Into Manageable Chunks
Project-based learning can be daunting, but there are steps teachers can take to overcome the challenges.
www.edutopia.org
January 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
How can we empower students through hands-on learning? #ProjectBasedLearning is key! Check out this @edutopia.org resource by @tktalkssteam.bsky.social & @sammonsteam.bsky.social for strategies to refine your #PBL practices: www.edutopia.org/article/prod...
#Education #TeachingStrategies
#Education #TeachingStrategies
What makes Tinkercad a powerful tool for prototyping in #NGSS #PBL?
✅ Easy to use
✅ Realistic virtual designs
✅ Integration with 3D printing
✅ Encourages iterative design & innovation
#EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
✅ Easy to use
✅ Realistic virtual designs
✅ Integration with 3D printing
✅ Encourages iterative design & innovation
#EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What makes Tinkercad a powerful tool for prototyping in #NGSS #PBL?
✅ Easy to use
✅ Realistic virtual designs
✅ Integration with 3D printing
✅ Encourages iterative design & innovation
#EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
✅ Easy to use
✅ Realistic virtual designs
✅ Integration with 3D printing
✅ Encourages iterative design & innovation
#EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
Research & knowledge building in PBL go beyond textbooks! Students engage in hands-on investigations, collaborate with @schoolai.com Sidekick, work with diverse texts & media to deepen understanding. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Research & knowledge building in PBL go beyond textbooks! Students engage in hands-on investigations, collaborate with @schoolai.com Sidekick, work with diverse texts & media to deepen understanding. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
Excited to be guests on the Teach Smarter podcast from #FETC2025
open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie#EduSkyky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie#EduSkyky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL…
January 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Excited to be guests on the Teach Smarter podcast from #FETC2025
open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie#EduSkyky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
open.spotify.com/episode/7kIOcL… talking all things PBL! We dove into The Tapas Approach to PBL and our new project, Beyond the Algorithm PBLAI. Thank you Pete and Stephanie#EduSkyky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
In the AI era, PBL is a sanctuary for what makes us human. No AI can replicate the messy brilliance of humans working together on complex, uncertain challenges. PBL a must to prepare learners to thrive where tech enhances, not replaces, humanity. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 1:42 AM
In the AI era, PBL is a sanctuary for what makes us human. No AI can replicate the messy brilliance of humans working together on complex, uncertain challenges. PBL a must to prepare learners to thrive where tech enhances, not replaces, humanity. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
Education can be so much more than just turning in assignments to Ts. In #PBL, students have purpose and an authentic audience. Ss engaged in prototyping for Central Hudson. Problem-solving to find the perfect use of materials and bring real-world ideas to life. #EduSky @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Education can be so much more than just turning in assignments to Ts. In #PBL, students have purpose and an authentic audience. Ss engaged in prototyping for Central Hudson. Problem-solving to find the perfect use of materials and bring real-world ideas to life. #EduSky @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
Quality control in #PBL matters! When designing renewable energy prototypes, testing with recycled materials ensures durability, efficiency, and sustainability. Innovation starts with thoughtful prototyping. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Quality control in #PBL matters! When designing renewable energy prototypes, testing with recycled materials ensures durability, efficiency, and sustainability. Innovation starts with thoughtful prototyping. #EduSky @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
Literally and metaphorically, there’s nothing better than when it all comes together and the light turns on—for the kids and their #PBL ideas. #STEM #EduSky #RenewableEnergy @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Literally and metaphorically, there’s nothing better than when it all comes together and the light turns on—for the kids and their #PBL ideas. #STEM #EduSky #RenewableEnergy @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @wcsdempowers.bsky.social
Reposted by John Sammon
A big question in today's classrooms is not IF you use technology, but HOW.
Too often educators pour old wine into new bottles,
or present old lessons in a new font...
#EDUsky #Captivate
Too often educators pour old wine into new bottles,
or present old lessons in a new font...
#EDUsky #Captivate
November 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
A big question in today's classrooms is not IF you use technology, but HOW.
Too often educators pour old wine into new bottles,
or present old lessons in a new font...
#EDUsky #Captivate
Too often educators pour old wine into new bottles,
or present old lessons in a new font...
#EDUsky #Captivate
While working with a teacher today using @briskteaching.bsky.social
she had an awesome ‘aha’ moment: crafting effective prompts requires a deep understanding of the content, ensuring the ability to articulate the right question clearly. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
she had an awesome ‘aha’ moment: crafting effective prompts requires a deep understanding of the content, ensuring the ability to articulate the right question clearly. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 3:59 AM
While working with a teacher today using @briskteaching.bsky.social
she had an awesome ‘aha’ moment: crafting effective prompts requires a deep understanding of the content, ensuring the ability to articulate the right question clearly. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
she had an awesome ‘aha’ moment: crafting effective prompts requires a deep understanding of the content, ensuring the ability to articulate the right question clearly. #EduSky #CodeBreaker @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
Want to enhance Authenticity in your PBL? Use these AI Prompts to ensure alignment with standards! drive.google.com/file/d/1mSI3... #EduSky #PBLAI #PBL @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
small bites, BIG IDEAS.pdf
drive.google.com
December 8, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Want to enhance Authenticity in your PBL? Use these AI Prompts to ensure alignment with standards! drive.google.com/file/d/1mSI3... #EduSky #PBLAI #PBL @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
Let’s have Ss become adept at navigating the messy intersection of knowledge, technology, and human connection. PBL-AI teaches them not just to ask, “What do I know?” but grapple with: “What can I do with what I know to make an impact?” @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
December 7, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Let’s have Ss become adept at navigating the messy intersection of knowledge, technology, and human connection. PBL-AI teaches them not just to ask, “What do I know?” but grapple with: “What can I do with what I know to make an impact?” @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
Empowering students means stepping beyond comfort, embracing change, and equipping them to transform their communities—because the classroom isn’t just preparation for the world; it’s a catalyst to shape it. #PBLAI #PBL #EdTech #CodeBreakerEDU @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Empowering students means stepping beyond comfort, embracing change, and equipping them to transform their communities—because the classroom isn’t just preparation for the world; it’s a catalyst to shape it. #PBLAI #PBL #EdTech #CodeBreakerEDU @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
In your opinion, which subject area do teachers find most challenging to implement Project-Based Learning? 🤔 @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 11:51 AM
In your opinion, which subject area do teachers find most challenging to implement Project-Based Learning? 🤔 @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
Top 5 teacher quotes about PBL:
1️⃣ Ss truly owning their learning.
2️⃣ Kids light up when their work has real-world impact.
3️⃣ Collaboration, & Critical Thinking comes alive!
4️⃣ Every Ss can shine.
5️⃣ Teaching feels meaningful and connected again.
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#WhyPBL #TeacherVoices
1️⃣ Ss truly owning their learning.
2️⃣ Kids light up when their work has real-world impact.
3️⃣ Collaboration, & Critical Thinking comes alive!
4️⃣ Every Ss can shine.
5️⃣ Teaching feels meaningful and connected again.
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#WhyPBL #TeacherVoices
December 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Top 5 teacher quotes about PBL:
1️⃣ Ss truly owning their learning.
2️⃣ Kids light up when their work has real-world impact.
3️⃣ Collaboration, & Critical Thinking comes alive!
4️⃣ Every Ss can shine.
5️⃣ Teaching feels meaningful and connected again.
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#WhyPBL #TeacherVoices
1️⃣ Ss truly owning their learning.
2️⃣ Kids light up when their work has real-world impact.
3️⃣ Collaboration, & Critical Thinking comes alive!
4️⃣ Every Ss can shine.
5️⃣ Teaching feels meaningful and connected again.
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#WhyPBL #TeacherVoices
Top 5 student quotes about PBL:
1️⃣ We are solving real problems.
2️⃣ We’re not just learning; we’re creating.
3️⃣ People will actually use what we create.
4️⃣ We get to think and share our ideas.
5️⃣ This doesn’t feel like school; it feels like life!
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#PBLrocks #StudentVoices
1️⃣ We are solving real problems.
2️⃣ We’re not just learning; we’re creating.
3️⃣ People will actually use what we create.
4️⃣ We get to think and share our ideas.
5️⃣ This doesn’t feel like school; it feels like life!
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#PBLrocks #StudentVoices
November 30, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Top 5 student quotes about PBL:
1️⃣ We are solving real problems.
2️⃣ We’re not just learning; we’re creating.
3️⃣ People will actually use what we create.
4️⃣ We get to think and share our ideas.
5️⃣ This doesn’t feel like school; it feels like life!
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#PBLrocks #StudentVoices
1️⃣ We are solving real problems.
2️⃣ We’re not just learning; we’re creating.
3️⃣ People will actually use what we create.
4️⃣ We get to think and share our ideas.
5️⃣ This doesn’t feel like school; it feels like life!
@tktalkssteam.bsky.social
#PBLrocks #StudentVoices
Why PBL? Because it transforms how students engage with knowledge. Creating with an authentic audience and real purpose ensures their work is meaningful and impactful—lessons that stick for life! #PBL #PBLAI #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Why PBL? Because it transforms how students engage with knowledge. Creating with an authentic audience and real purpose ensures their work is meaningful and impactful—lessons that stick for life! #PBL #PBLAI #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
The outdated notion Consumer vs Creator
In the #PBLAI era, consumption is the foundation of creation, empowering students to transform knowledge into meaningful innovations for the real-world. #PBL #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
In the #PBLAI era, consumption is the foundation of creation, empowering students to transform knowledge into meaningful innovations for the real-world. #PBL #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
a man is holding a pair of scissors and the word ready is on his chest
ALT: a man is holding a pair of scissors and the word ready is on his chest
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:55 AM
The outdated notion Consumer vs Creator
In the #PBLAI era, consumption is the foundation of creation, empowering students to transform knowledge into meaningful innovations for the real-world. #PBL #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
In the #PBLAI era, consumption is the foundation of creation, empowering students to transform knowledge into meaningful innovations for the real-world. #PBL #EdTech @tktalkssteam.bsky.social @codebreakeredu.com
STEAM is where curiosity meets creativity, turning questions into discoveries and ideas into innovations.
a drawing of a light bulb with green leaves inside
ALT: a drawing of a light bulb with green leaves inside
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:36 AM
STEAM is where curiosity meets creativity, turning questions into discoveries and ideas into innovations.
When we help someone rise, we lift the world a little higher with them!
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a flower arrangement and saying `` people helping people '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a flower arrangement and saying `` people helping people '' .
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:32 AM
When we help someone rise, we lift the world a little higher with them!
Hundreds of templates & resources, PBL ideas for every subject, every standard, every grade, ready made comprehensive PBL experiences, all FREE! Check our www.pbltapas.com @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning
YOU MIGHT FEEL HESITANT TO EMBRACE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL), YET THE TAPAS APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE YOUR CONCERNS.
www.pbltapas.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Hundreds of templates & resources, PBL ideas for every subject, every standard, every grade, ready made comprehensive PBL experiences, all FREE! Check our www.pbltapas.com @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
A great few days at #NYSCATE24! Thank you to everyone that attended our sessions and grabbed their copy of The Tapas Approach to PBL a.co/d/6K2XJsh. We are looking forward to our future collaboration with all of the amazing educators we connected with! @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM
A great few days at #NYSCATE24! Thank you to everyone that attended our sessions and grabbed their copy of The Tapas Approach to PBL a.co/d/6K2XJsh. We are looking forward to our future collaboration with all of the amazing educators we connected with! @codebreakeredu.com @tktalkssteam.bsky.social
Reposted by John Sammon
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Meet Byte, our no data, no sign-up, no login, FREE TO USE, AI Assistant for teachers and students! 🦾
I asked Byte to generate 5 snowflake activities for 3rd grade. Here are the results! ❄️☃️
#EduSky 🦋 #CodeBreaker 📚
TRY NOW FOR FREE: 👇🏼🤖
www.codebreakeredu.com/chat/
November 23, 2024 at 11:49 AM
TEACHER FRIENDS! 🙌🏼🎉🤩
Meet Byte, our no data, no sign-up, no login, FREE TO USE, AI Assistant for teachers and students! 🦾
I asked Byte to generate 5 snowflake activities for 3rd grade. Here are the results! ❄️☃️
#EduSky 🦋 #CodeBreaker 📚
TRY NOW FOR FREE: 👇🏼🤖
www.codebreakeredu.com/chat/
Meet Byte, our no data, no sign-up, no login, FREE TO USE, AI Assistant for teachers and students! 🦾
I asked Byte to generate 5 snowflake activities for 3rd grade. Here are the results! ❄️☃️
#EduSky 🦋 #CodeBreaker 📚
TRY NOW FOR FREE: 👇🏼🤖
www.codebreakeredu.com/chat/