I am working on a committee to identify uses of social media in the classroom. Has anyone used or know of uses for social media to enhance the students' learning?
Ron Perry
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
AIU 2015 STEAM Grant Showcase
Greetings!
WOW! I attended the STEAM Showcase on the South Side last week. I talked to a number of young students that were obviously excited about what they have learned and accomplished. I was also impressed by the variety of projects and the true dedication of many educators. I wish I could have talked to everyone with an exhibit. It was truly a satisfying experience.
I was especially taken by one young girl speaking at the podium who ended her short talk with the statement, and I paraphrase, "My friends and I wish all our classes could be like our engineering design class." I hope others took her comment to heart. Why can't we take the problem solving, thinking, skill development, and creativity that she and her friends so embraced into all her classes?
Oh yes, the one person I talked to who seems to really have embraced the idea of deep learning and infusing problem solving across the curriculum was Nina Strelec, Elementary Art teacher at Quaker Valley. She is doing some wonderful things which I will not describe here because I will certainly not do her justice. We should have her talk to our Consortium members. Maybe schedule a visit? I am sure there were others at the showcase, my time was limited.
Any other great finds at the Showcase?
Have a wonderful day.
Ron Perry
ORC Project Director
WOW! I attended the STEAM Showcase on the South Side last week. I talked to a number of young students that were obviously excited about what they have learned and accomplished. I was also impressed by the variety of projects and the true dedication of many educators. I wish I could have talked to everyone with an exhibit. It was truly a satisfying experience.
I was especially taken by one young girl speaking at the podium who ended her short talk with the statement, and I paraphrase, "My friends and I wish all our classes could be like our engineering design class." I hope others took her comment to heart. Why can't we take the problem solving, thinking, skill development, and creativity that she and her friends so embraced into all her classes?
Oh yes, the one person I talked to who seems to really have embraced the idea of deep learning and infusing problem solving across the curriculum was Nina Strelec, Elementary Art teacher at Quaker Valley. She is doing some wonderful things which I will not describe here because I will certainly not do her justice. We should have her talk to our Consortium members. Maybe schedule a visit? I am sure there were others at the showcase, my time was limited.
Any other great finds at the Showcase?
Have a wonderful day.
Ron Perry
ORC Project Director
Thursday, September 10, 2015
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