Since yesterday's post, I have been exploring the internet for ideas for student projects that will prepare them for the 21st century. I found this video prepared by Association of Supervisors for Curriculum Development (ASCD) called Learning Through Projects. Though the projects I worked on in 6th grade in the 1990's included some technology that was available at that time, today, technology rules our students' lives. Because of their experiences with and understanding of technology, it becomes an excellent tool to motivate students in the classroom.
Recognizing the interest level of the students is key to learning. In the video, students are learning and applying high order thinking skills. Critical thinking and problem solving are both among the six universal skills that will be included in the new academic content standards in Ohio.
http://www.newtechfoundation.org/video2.html
Watch and comment. Please include any ideas you have used to engage your students in their own learning. If you are not a teacher, you may remember activities that included higher order thinking. Your ideas are valued and will be helpful to others who read this blog. Through collaboration we can provide HOPE and support to both students and teachers. Everyone is a teacher.
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