Learning Together

David talks with three seniors at Bloomfield Middle and High School (Bloomfield, IN) about cybersecurity, problem-solving, and preparing for life after high school. From identifying digital threats and ethical hacking to working through challenging projects, the students reflect on how hands-on learning is building practical skills, persistence, and confidence they can carry into business, healthcare, engineering, and whatever comes next.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way https://www.pltw.org/

School           

Computer Science Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-computer-science

PLTW Career Advantage https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast https://www.pltw.org/podcast

In this special reflection episode, David looks back with PLTW Chief of Staff Jason Bailey on the conversations that shaped Season 1 of Learning Together, revisiting memorable student stories from schools across the country. Together, they reflect on themes of confidence, career exploration, teamwork, problem-solving, and the evolving role of AI, while highlighting how hands-on learning experiences are helping students discover who they are and who they want to become. They also look ahead to Season 2, sharing the conversations, questions, and experiences they hope to explore with students in the year ahead.

Resources

Project Lead The Way https://www.pltw.org/

PLTW Career Advantage https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

Jason Bailey (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbailey626/

PLTW InspirED Podcast https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David has a conversation with two seniors from the PLTW Engineering program at Wheaton High School (Silver Springs, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, teamwork, and preparing for careers in engineering. Students reflect on the range of experiences they’ve had across courses from digital electronics to engineering design and how those experiences helped them discover their interests. They also discuss the importance of collaboration, problem-solving through iteration, and how hands-on projects and capstone work are helping them build confidence and real-world skills for what comes next.

Resources

Project Lead The Way  https://www.pltw.org/

Wheaton High School https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonhs/

Engineering Pathway  https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

PLTW Career Advantage  https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin)  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast  https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David meets three students from Washington High School (Washington, IN) who are taking classes in Project Lead The Way’s computer science pathway. Students share their perspectives on digital safety, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and how their coursework is shaping their career interests. They also discuss the role of AI in learning, the balance between its benefits and risks, and how schools can better prepare students to use emerging technologies responsibly.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way https://www.pltw.org/

Washington High School https://whs.washingtoncommunityschools.org/

Computer Science Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-computer-science

PLTW Career Advantage https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David has a conversation with three seniors at the KC STEM Alliance Senior Showcase in Kansas City. Students discuss the real-world problems they chose to solve, from healthcare innovations to engineering prototypes, and reflect on the challenges and rewards of a year-long capstone experience. They also share how hands-on learning, internships, and tackling meaningful problems are shaping their skills, confidence, and future plans.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way https://www.pltw.org/

KC STEM Alliance https://www.kcstem.org/

Shawnee Mission Northwest HS https://smnorthwest.smsd.org/

Van Horn HS https://vanhorn.isdschools.org/

Engineering Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

Biomedical Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/biomedical-science

PLTW Career Advantage https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David meets three seniors in the PLTW Biomedical program at Wheaton High School (Silver Spring, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, career exploration, and preparing for life after high school. From designing hospital projects to exploring real-world challenges in healthcare, students talk about teamwork, problem-solving, and how their experiences are shaping their next steps. They also reflect on AI, creativity, and how hands-on learning helps them connect what they learn in class to the real world.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way https://www.pltw.org/

Wheaton High School https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wheatonhs/

Biomedical Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/biomedical-science

PLTW Career Advantage https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David stops in at Marston Middle School (San Diego, CA) for a conversation with four students in PLTW Gateway classes. Students talk about hands-on projects, problem-solving, and what they do when ideas don’t work the first time. They also share their thoughts on AI, creativity, and how testing ideas helps them build skills for the future.

Resources

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Marston Middle School - https://marston.sandiegounified.org/

Gateway Curriculum - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-gateway

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David sits down with four juniors from the PLTW Engineering program at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Baltimore, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, collaboration, and preparing for life beyond high school. From project-based engineering classes to conversations about communication, career exploration, and solving real-world problems, students reflect on how teamwork, iteration, and stepping outside their comfort zones are shaping their futures.

Resources

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute - https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/403

Engineering Pathway - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David talks with three seniors from the PLTW Engineering capstone course at Center Grove High School (Greenwood, IN) who share their perspectives on problem-solving, teamwork, and preparing for life after high school. From AI-powered projects to trial-and-error engineering, students reflect on how hands-on learning, communication, and persistence are shaping their paths forward.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Center Grove High School - https://cghs.centergrove.k12.in.us/

Engineering Pathway - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David sits down with three students from the PLTW Biomedical program at Walnut High School (Walnut, CA) who share their perspectives on learning, career paths, and what success really means. From hands-on labs to big questions about the future, students share how curiosity, collaboration, and self-discovery are shaping their journeys.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Walnut High School - https://www.walnuths.net/

Biomedical Pathway - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/biomedical-science

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast