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Worth reading / viewing as we think about our Incubator Classroom as a "Blended Learning" space

K-12 focused but the concept is something that should be replicated in higher ed.

"How do I balance my desire to integrate student-centered learning practices with my almost pathological need to have every last bit of the course planned out and thought through? Most of my pedagogy research has suggested that we as faculty should be looking for ways to give students a real sense of ownership in the classroom. One of our goals should be to create an atmosphere that leaves space for students take an active role in their own learning. How, then, do we design a course before even meeting our students? Isn't there a danger in showing up to the first day of class with a syllabus that shows the whole course planned out? By doing so, aren't we clearly communicating to the students that the instructor is in charge, that if you know what's good for you, you'll follow these rules?"

Looks like a cool, powerful tool for in-class quizzing and review, designed to facilitate collaboration, competition, and discussion. 

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