The Playbook for Challenge-Based Learning: What Works and Why
Part of ISTELive 26Presented by Skyler Carr | Traci Rindlisbach
Tuesday 30 June 2026·10:00 am
Discover what years of NSF-supported classroom research reveal about designing effective challenge-based learning. This hands-on session unpacks the science behind engagement, collaboration, and gamified motivation—then demonstrates evidence-based strategies educators can use to turn lessons into authentic, skill-building challenges that redefine student-centered learning.
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