Convocation of Learning
Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V42
Authenticity Matters
This is no different than your students! This issue of Convocation of Learning focuses on tools and ideas that give your lessons authenticity and allows students to 'see' themselves in what you teach!
Authenticity Matters: 12 Ideas To Make Learning ‘Real-World’
Every year, teachers are reminded of the academic requirements they must help their students fulfill. These requirements typically involve students taking many tests throughout the year. Accordingly, educators feel pressure to ensuring their curriculum leads to passing test scores.
This pressure can also leave teachers struggling to ensure their lesson plans allow students to apply their learning to their interests in the real world. To help you alleviate this struggle, here are 12 activities for your classroom that encourage interest exploration."
LINK From TeachThought.com
Making Project-Based Learning Authentic
By now, the educational benefits of Project Based Learning (PBL) are well documented. Students who participate in high-quality PBL develop skills, processes, and products that are an ideal match for the demands of the 21st century.
That being said, a teacher can design the most complex, differentiated, and open-ended project ever created, but if the students aren’t interested, they won’t engage.
USE THIS LINK to find out how to make project-based learning authentic for your students!
Have you been keeping up on the amazing Student Led Authentic Projects at SCS? Check out links below!
Fit Self Assessment into a Jam Packed Class
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MS/EL students or teachers want help or an extra hand with tech?
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