Making things… Learning Things
"I am convinced that the best learning takes place when the learner takes charge…" –Seymour Papert
Okay... indulge me! Try this experiment (and try it with your students, too!): Activity #1 - Think of a topic in which you have a strong interest, and broad, expert knowledge/skill. Then, search the web and find three really good sources of information for that topic. Activity #2 - Think of a topic in which... Continue Reading →
I received an email from a teacher colleague last week and it contained a single sentence--a question: "I wonder if you might give me your definition of modern literacies?" I was intrigued, not only by the question but also by the reason behind asking it (which she explained in a later email). In any case,... Continue Reading →
The SAMR model was not invented as a way to classify apps. This poster continues to be circulated widely among educators over the past few years. Unfortunately, it also continues to perpetuate a misunderstanding of the SAMR model. I use this poster and others regularly in professional learning workshops as a provocation. Discussion about the possible merits... Continue Reading →
This VoiceThread was created in 40 minutes with a grade 2 class of 21 students. The objective was to create a media text that captured a familiar procedure, that is, making a snack. Students were highly motivated and engaged and this was not only due to the fact they would be leaving that day with... Continue Reading →
Making things... Learning Things 