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An encouraging new report describes preliminary, first-year outcomes from a study of 3,000 middle school students that shows kids can, in fact, learn more in science classrooms that adopt a well-designed, project-focused curriculum. 
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"The rise of the Maker has been one of the most exciting educational trends of the past few years. A Maker is an individual who communicates, collaborates, tinkers, fixes, breaks, rebuilds, and constructs projects for the world around him or her. A Maker, re-cast into a classroom, has a name that we all love: a learner. A Maker, just like a true learner, values the process of making as much as the product. In the classroom, the act of Making is an avenue for a teacher to unlock the learning potential of her or his students in a way that represents many of the best practices of educational pedagogy. A Makerspace classroom has the potential to create life-long learners through exciting, real-world projects." Via John Evans
Alfredo Corell's insight:
Teachers new to PBL and Making often make similar mistakes:
Darleana McHenry's curator insight,
August 16, 2014 7:27 PM
This is so cool looking and perfect for Middle School Students. 
Ness Crouch's curator insight,
April 4, 2015 10:06 PM
This is an interesting look at PBL. I certainly agree with the idea of a 'Maker' being the learner in the classroom. |
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"Even more than other types of education, eLearning must struggle to attract learners' attention: the Internet is full of distractions, and adult learners are both busier and more free to indulge in distractions. Helping students to pay attention is a primary concern of training professionals, so here are some optimal methods to win the attention game in eLearning." Via Beth Dichter
Alfredo Corell's insight:
What is it that help students pay attention? * Problem solving * Comparisons * Visuals * Questions * Emotions * Stories * Contrast * Controversy * Brevity * Lists
Audrey's curator insight,
October 3, 2014 1:26 PM
These are certainly true. Have a look at www.hotmoodle.com
Bernard VULLIERME's curator insight,
October 20, 2014 5:30 AM
Rien de nouveau sous le soleil du bon e:enseignant, mais plus d'exigences … 
clare o'shea's curator insight,
February 5, 2015 1:49 PM
and ask indviduals questions every 2-3 minutes - but always label the behaviour first! so it is a positive experience not a catching out!! |
Students participate in the same basic ways that scientists would, with activities organized by important “driving questions” that are relevant in science but also meaningful for kids.