the solution to the education reform that teachers are looking for, could quite possibly be ... Project-Based Learning.
If students are engaged in PBL, they can begin creating an ePortfolio in order to demonstrate their learning and understanding of standards, rather than testing for them.
When teachers integrate Project-Based Teaching, they are providing the opportunity for differentiated learning, rather than differentiated instruction. "Differentiated learning shifts the responsibility for the learning to the learner (where it belongs)"
With PBL, students are empowered to work at their own pace and ability level which provides them with the opportunity to challenge themselves.
Students can create a project using any of the Eight Multiple Intelligences. Below are some suggestions for projects. "Students could meet standards at their own pace, in their own way and learning could be differentiated and aligned to each child’s talents, passions, interests, and abilities"
Having students create and share these projects will allow for the deepest understanding of the content.
Students will no longer have to "memorize" or try to "remember" the information ... because they will have learned it.
teacher is letting go of control by allowing the students to take ownership of their learning.
Animoto can be a great resource for teachers and students in the classroom! You can take your photos and videos to turn them into cool and fun videos. Such an easy way to create new and amazing projects!
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This is a great resource for teachers! You will find inspiration for lesson plans, class projects, activities, and many more useful resources. The bookmarks are categorized by subject content and grade level, so it won't take you long to find what you need!
Vyew allows you to meet and share content in real-time or anytime. Upload images, files, documents and videos into a room. Users can access and contribute at anytime.
This is the best free video conference application I've used; works great for team projects and collaborative efforts!
Digital Learning Day is a nationwide celebration of innovative teaching and learning through digital media and technology that engages students and provides them with a rich, personalized educational experience. On Digital Learning Day, a majority of states, hundreds of school districts, thousands of teachers, and more than a million students will encourage the innovative use of technology by trying something new, showcasing success, kicking off project-based learning, or focusing on how digital tools can help improve student outcomes.
Short Stories, Quotes, Poems, and Ideas that can be used to inspire the creative writing process.
This content provides inspiration and guidance to students who are working on digital storytelling projects. Alternatively, this content could serve as narrative script for those working with audio recording/editing software.
The principles of the Vittra School revolve around the breakdown of physical and metaphorical class divisions as a fundamental step to promoting intellectual curiosity, self-confidence, and communally responsible behavior. Therefore, in Vittra's custom-built Stockholm location, spaces are only loosely defined by permeable borders and large, abstract landmarks. As the architects explained, "instead of classical divisions with chairs and tables, a giant iceberg for example serves as cinema, platform, and room for relaxation, and sets the frame for many different types of learning," while "flexible laboratories make it possible to work hands-on with themes and projects."
The mission of Web 2.0 Labs is to continue to cultivate, incubate, and grow existing and future opportunities for educators to work with each other, and to promote the personal and collective value of social media projects.
The object of the video was to create a story that had the elements who, what, when, where,why, and how and to then turn that story into a video to help teach others.