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When we teach math we are helping our students establish a framework for interpreting the world. One of the worst ways I know to help them establish that framework is to print an illustration of a real-world scene in a textbook, write in only the relevant measurements, and tell the students in the text of the problem which formula or strategy to apply. This leaves a student helpless and unprepared (in the mathematical, analytical sense) should she ever encounter the world that exists outside the pages of her textbook. So we instead bring digital media from the world into the classroom, simulations of the world as students experience it, artifacts which students can discuss and to which they can apply frameworks of their choice. In order to leave students capable and prepared for their encounters with the world, this media must be captured and presented very intentionally.

This presentation discusses a series of  financial lab exercises that demonstrate to students that finance theory has real value in  the business world, thus linking "abstract" course content to the real world. The  exercises align with Bloom's Taxonomy, starting with acquisition of knowledge goals and  moving toward the development of higher level critical thinking goals. 

Schools are working with a flexible definition of literacy, influenced by established core concepts of media literacy, to: * promote the development of critical thinking skills necessary to independently 'read' & 'write', and make meaning of messages in a variety of forms * promote the basic operational skills, and understanding of the languages necessary to independently 'read' and 'write' effective messages in various forms of media (print, video, audio, etc.) * instill confidence in the ability to adapt those skills and concepts to emerging forms of communication * connect and transfer the fundamentals of literacy to other forms of real world communication and problem solving Challenges & Questions: * How do you fit this into already full school schedules? * If these type of productions do take time from other discipline and skills, is it worth it? * When and how do we train teachers to be confident enough in their own media literacy to fluidly guide students? * Where is the balance that satisfies outcomes schools are traditionally responsible for with the real world needs of our students?

For a generation of students with instant access to information, Challenge Based Learning (CBL) is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching that lets students leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to solve real-world problems. CBL is collaborative and hands on, asking students to work with other students, their teachers, and experts in their communities and around the world to develop deeper knowledge of the subjects they are studying, accept and solve challenges, and share their results with the world.

A Real Solution For Classroom Teachers The Solution Site is filled with K-12, hands-on, problem based thematic units with real world relevance. Invite your students to apply 21st Century skills and tools in your classroom everyday by incorporating lessons from The Solution Site into your teaching.

good for helping students see real world applications of science and math

'Mathematics includes a wide range of investigations into topics that are utilized in the real world. These lessons should give students a basic understanding of these advanced concepts that they can carry with them to college.'

Examples of applications of trigonometry in situations where the use of trigonometry might be unexpected.

Real-world applications for trig.

"At Mathalicious, we believe that math isn't something to learn, but a tool to learn about other things. Our mission is to help transform the way math is taught by providing you with the best, most meaningful and most relevant math content available. Our lessons are aligned to traditional state standards but, unlike most content, emphasize conceptual understanding through engaging real-world applications."

Collection of case studies in science -- great resource for science teachers looking for relevant real-world data.

Collection of case studies in science -- great resource for science teachers looking for relevant real-world data.

"Challenge Based Learning is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that encourages students to leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to solve real-world problems. Challenge Based Learning is collaborative and hands-on, asking students to work with other students, their teachers, and experts in their communities and around the world to develop deeper knowledge of the subjects students are studying, accept and solve challenges, take action, share their experience, and enter into a global discussion about important issues."

An interesting article, and certainly not without other opinions.

An interesting article, and certainly not without other opinions.

"Like an IMC in the real world, you will find... * tools for planning, using and managing your own environment, * a solid foundation for supporting standards and assessment practices, * classroom projects, lessons, units, field trips, extended studies, international databases in almost any subject and across subjects, * references and contests for students, * multimedia creation and samples, * professional development and publishing opportunities, * tips for school, family and community partnerships, public groups and private industry, and * space to conference with colleagues"

Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age

'These lessons will go beyond simple measurement of point A to point B and demonstrate how linear measure can be applicable to real world problems.'

'The collection of lessons on this page are designed to target specific math concepts,often in real world settings and situations. Using Google Earth to present the concepts will engage students in a way that will illustrate the usefulness of the idea.'

shared by Patrick from West Shore - thx!

TRACK news articles across the world in REAL-TIME, mashup of news search with google maps.

Tools such as real-time data collection, simulations, inquiry based lessons, interactive web lessons, micro-worlds, and imaging,etc.

"Delivering Hands-On, Real World Math and Science Lessons To Your Classroom"