Infographic: #PLearning Framework (Part 2 of the Series) - Getting Smart by Guest Author - learning, personalized learning, plearning, students By: Justin DeLeon #PLearning Framework (Part 2 of the Series) first appeared on Education Elements on April 2, 2014. When you think of “personalized,” you probably think “unique,” “special,” and “just for me.” For the most part, we personalize as much of our lives as possible. Applying the idea of personalization to our phones or what we eat is fairly straight-forward. Take a deep breath. Drivers: Needs and Goals What are the specific academic needs, interests and learning styles of each student? Learning Experience: Path, Pace and Pedagogy + Choice How do students’ needs and learning goals influence the design of students’ assessments and assignments? Operational Model What school and/or classroom model will support the students in advancing down their paths? Results How will you measure whether or not students’ needs are being met? Each building block is critical, but it is hard to address them all at once.
15 Tools For Better Project-Based Learning Project-Based Learning is a 21st century approach to learning that acts both as a curriculum and instruction tool, as well as a new way for students to think about school. Rather than strictly academic lessons and units, real-world problems can be solved, and students gain experience with long-term management of the learning process, and the possibility of self-direction. Project-Based Learning allows naturally embedding of “school” in authentic environments whether those are digital or physical. It is a way of learning that is as much about the process as the project, allowing for the seamless integration of technology, and the inclusion of digital and social media to solve relevant personal and social challenges. A Simple Project-Based Learning Process The following apps and digital tools are built around a vastly over-simplified-but-you’ll-still-get-the-picture 4-step process: 1. 2. 3. 4. The technology serves the learning process itself. 1. Platform: iOS Price: Free 2. 3. 4. Price: $9.99
24 Ed-Tech Terms You Should Know If you’re a teacher or administrator who has been to an educational conference or sat in on a product demo featuring the latest classroom innovation, you know that the intersection of schools and technology is littered with buzzwords. From mLearning to mobile apps to asynchronous instruction, the ed-tech landscape is equal parts high-gloss marketing and roll-up-your-sleeves instruction. In the face of increased pressure to improve student performance, how can K–12 educators cut through the promotional hyperbole and put the focus where it should be — on classroom improvements? It helps if you speak the language. Are there any other terms you’d like to see on this list? The Beauty Of Cinemagraph GIFs Developed in 2011 by Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, cinemagraphs are GIF images that combine still photography and video to produce a stunning effect. Typically, the entire GIF is motionless except for one or two elements, providing a brilliant juxtaposition between the motion and the motionless. For your viewing pleasure, we’ve collected 43 beautiful cinemagraph GIFs:
Get started with project-based learning - Support Project-based learning emphasizes long-term, multidisciplinary assignments and activities that are student centered and focus on real-world problems and issues. The teacher serves more as a facilitator and assigns students tasks that need to be solved by conducting independent or group research. As a result, a project-based learning curriculum does the following: Addresses real-life issues A key to successful project-based learning is to assign projects that connect to real-life scenarios or topics relevant to the student. For example, take the time-honored student assignment of writing a state report. However, a teacher who uses project-based learning might approach this task from a different angle. Why use project-based learning in the classroom? Project-based learning encourages students to think analytically and incorporate current technologies in their assignments. Types of project-based learning frameworks Getting started with project-based learning
This Is What Happens When A Kid Leaves Traditional Education Logan Laplante is a 13 year-old boy who was taken out of the education system to be home schooled instead. Not only was he home schooled, but Logan had the ability to tailor his education to his interests and also his style of learning, something traditional education does not offer. As Logan has mentioned, when he grows up he wants to be happy and healthy. At a TEDx talk in 2013, he discussed how hacking his education is helping him achieve that goal. Logan’s story can be seen in a similar light as Jacob Barnett‘s story who was first put in Special Ed by his school until he was pulled out of standard education and is now seen as an incredibly intelligent young person who is on track to winning a Nobel Prize one day. I also recently did a TEDx talk in 2014 about my story of leaving college for good. More on Education & Homeschooling Currently about 3.8% of children ages 5 – 17 are home schooled in the US. Does Education Kill Creativity? Sources: Learn To Use Your Thoughts To Reverse Aging!
Gráficos que muestran como dibujar partes del cuerpo y otros Serie de gráficos que ilustran el proceso básico sobre como dibujar partes del cuerpo y también otro tipo de dibujos, como rosas, animales, etc. en esta recopilación encontraran ilustraciones que les muestran como dibujar manos, cabello, caras, como dibujar diferentes posiciones de cabeza, ojos, labios, orejas, pies, etc., espero que estos recursos les sean de utilidad para mejorar sus habilidades dibujo. Porque si existe algo que a los diseñadores nos disgusta es que la gente piense que se diseñador gráfico es sinónimo de saber dibujar, lo cual es una gran mentira lo que si, es que conocemos las bases del dibujo y esto porque cada persona tiene diferentes habilidades en las cuales se especializa. Como dibujar rosas Como dibujar ranas Como dibujar posiciones de la cara Como dibujar pies Como dibujar osos Como dibujar pescados Como dibujar ojos, narices y orejas Como dibujar narices Como dibujar mariposas Como dibujar manos y pies Como dibujar a Hello kitty Como dibujar gatos elefantes
JustinCrawford.co | Project Based Learning Ideas BIE Tools – PBL Project Search – Here you will find a collection of 450 proven lesson plans to set any PBL desire into action. Look at the database found on the right hand side of the page. West Virginia PBL Project Data Base – This is a wonderful site where teachers can search through the subjects of reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, dance, visual arts, theater, and music. You can select from grade two all the way through grade twelve. These are PBL projects made by teachers for teachers! Learning Reviews – This website claims to connect kids to learning on the web. Here are more than 30 websites with free PBL examples, guidance, rubrics, and templates.
Everything You Need To Know About The Hive-Inn Maybe you’ve seen the design plan for Hive-Inn, a spectacular hotel that will be made from shipping containers in a Jenga-like puzzle. Here’s everything you need to know about the innovative design. 1. Hive-Inn Was Designed With Sustainability In Mind Hive-Inn’s structure is unique, to say the least. 2. Like it or not, recycled shipping containers are hot right now. 3. While Hive-Inn was designed as a hotel, forward-thinking individuals are already considering other possibilities that this structure might offer. 4. Yes, these blueprints are meant to create a functional hotel, but this building was also designed as a way for advertisers to make some extra dough. 5. The people behind Hive-Inn hail from OVA Studio, a multidisciplinary design office located in Hong Kong.
Practical PBL Series: Design an Instructional Unit in Seven Phases As a new teacher, I once believed that teaching and learning were one and the same. I taught, and the students learned. In creating a student-centered classroom, I began to embrace project-based learning. However, I did so in a very superficial way. I thought I had PBL nailed if my students did a presentation or poster at the end of an instructional unit. I enrolled in professional development courses, started a graduate degree, and collaborated with more experienced colleagues. In the spring of 2008, my colleagues and I were approached by a local university to participate in designing a project-based learning course. The Seven-Phase Model You can transform your classroom. To begin, ask yourself these questions: What instructional unit do I want to transform? Phase 1: Introducing the Driving Question The instructional unit must have a strong driving question. Phase 2: Introducing the Culminating Challenge Phase 3: Developing Subject Matter Expertise Phase 4: Doing the Culminating Challenge