The Tapas Approach to PBL with John Sammon and Tara Koehler

How can we transform ordinary lessons into extraordinary learning experiences? In this episode, we're joined by John Sammon and Tara Koehler, veteran educators and STEAM Professional Development Specialists from the Wappingers Central School District in New York. Together, they share their innovative strategies for blending Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Project-Based Learning (PBL) to empower both teachers and students.As co-authors of The Tapas Approach to Project-Based Learning: A Culinary Map for Educators on the Transformative Power of PBL, John and Tara provide actionable insights into their “Tapas Approach,” which helps educators create meaningful, bite-sized PBL experiences. They also reveal how AI is transforming both instructional strategies and student learning outcomes in their district.Connect with John and Tara: X (Twitter): @SammonSTEAM, @TKtalksSTEAM Bluesky: @SammonSTEAM.bsky.social, @TKtalksSTEAM.bsky.social Instagram: @tarak323 Facebook: John Sammon, Tara Koehler Websites: steammachinepd.com, pbltapas.comCheck out their book, The Tapas Approach to Project-Based Learning: Amazon link