We have to think about teaching the skills that students will actually need to know in life, not just how to be compliant in a school environment.
In our session today, we started with a get to know you, by showing slides that each person had contributed to via Google Slides. We were directed to a Google Site where all of the links, videos, quotes, slides, etc. needed for the training were available. Our presenter guided us through some slides to kick off our day and orient our focus for learning. After some quotes, a couple of short "hook type" videos, and educational images, we did a Breakout! Then, we were shown some resources and inspiration for learning objective. Then, we were given a task, where we had to take a term in our objective, internalize what it means to us, and create an image using any web tool or app we wanted, and she provided ideas. Then, more learning, and then the launch of our genius hour project!
Here's a great explanation for why we need makerspaces, why we need to change the learning environment in our classrooms...
Check out the new, updated, and extended KWL chart! Read the article about it.
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