En conseil des ministres : point d'étape sur l'entrée de l'École dans l'ère du numérique La diffusion et l’usage des technologies numériques constituent un outil majeur pour faire évoluer le système éducatif en renouvelant profondément les modes d’enseignement et d’organisation pédagogique pour en améliorer l’efficacité et favoriser ainsi la réussite de tous les élèves. Ce sont aussi des leviers importants d’adaptation aux enjeux économiques et aux besoins de la société contemporaine, notamment pour la formation aux nouveaux métiers et qualifications. Un an après la présentation de la stratégie retenue, de nombreux nouveaux services numériques pédagogiques ont été déployés et un effort sans précédent a été conduit pour la formation des enseignants. Ces services s’adressent aussi aux parents en leur permettant de consulter de façon sécurisée sur internet les notes, les absences, le livret de compétences et le cahier de textes de leurs enfants. Cet effort pédagogique s’est accompagné d’une modification substantielle de l’environnement des établissements scolaires.
How To Use Project-Based Learning To Redefine Learning It almost seems too good to be true… Students asking for more work? Using emoticons to describe an assignment? Taking pride in their work? But it’s not a just a dream, it’s reality. “This was the best project I ever did! “It was the best project I have ever done” – Patrick G. “We should have more projects like this” – Giselle G. “:D” – Jack M. These were the results when I completely redesigned a unit to incorporate Project Based Learning using technology. “It helped me understand how to take information from research and apply it to a real life product.” – Julia K. “I knew I had to get good information because other people were going to be looking at the website, so if it wasn’t good, people wouldn’t want to look at our website.” – Erin M. A Case Study in Your Own Classroom This year, instead of doing a literature circle unit based on the novel Under the Persimmon Tree, by Suzanne Fisher-Staples, I decided to try something new. Technology is a natural fit for Project Based Learning.
Students’ Own Interests Will Drive the School Day of the Future The U.S. Department of Education has a clear vision of what the future school day should be. That’s apparent from my interviews with Karen Cator, the director of education technology. It’s also clearly outlined by the department’s deputy director Steve Midgley. I think if many of the innovators I see working in the sector today are successful, we’ll see a school experience that looks significantly different in 2020 than it does today. Interest-driven learning, with a focus on projects that are relevant to individual students, will be key. When you provide flexible opportunities for students to learn, every single one takes the opportunity, and sometimes in ways that you don’t expect. I grew up in a Montessori school that my parents founded, and a lot of the techniques employed in that school focused on independent learning. I’ve heard some folks refer to the future as one of “mass customization” of learning, which sounds about right to me. Related
Excellent Poster Featuring The 7 Essentials of Project Based Learning Hi everybody, I am sorry I am very late in posting my articles today as I have been very busy preparing my PhD research plan and a paper for a conference I participated in this morning. The paper was on the use of digital technologies to facilitate project based learning. I will share with you the slideshow together with an attached Google Doc probably tomorrow or the day after. One of the things I talked about in my presentation are the 7 essentials of project based learning as advanced by the folks in BIE. This graphic is created by Davidleeedtech.
The Difference Between Praise and Feedback By Anya Kamenetz Parenting these days is patrolled by the language police. Sometimes it seems like the worst thing you could ever say to a kid is “Good job!” or the dreaded, “Good girl!” Widely popularized psychological research warns about the “inverse power of praise” and the importance of “unconditional parenting.” The anxiety is such that parenting blogs circulate actual word-for-word scripts for parents to use in such difficult situations as the sidelines of a swim meet, or after a music recital. What are these researchers really getting at? Process Praise Some of the most prominent psychologists behind all of this talk about talking are Stanford University’s Carol Dweck, author of the book Mindset, and Edward Deci and Richard Ryan at the University of Rochester, whose research the education author Alfie Kohn relies heavily on in his books including Unconditional Parenting. Praise and Personhood Simple, right? Praise vs. Deci says something similar. Related
Collèges connectés Dans le cadre de la stratégie pour faire entrer l'École dans l'ère du numérique, vingt-trois collèges ont été sélectionnés afin de bénéficier d'un accompagnement pédagogique et d'investissements spécifiques, pour leur permettre d'aller plus loin dans l'intégration du numérique dans les enseignements et la vie scolaire. Ces vingt-trois collèges connectés pilotes seront accélérateurs d'innovation et de changement. Les collèges connectés : pourquoi ? Démontrer les apports concrets du numérique pour les élèves, les enseignants et les famillesIntégrer le numérique dans le quotidien de l’établissement et de la communauté éducativeFavoriser les usages massifs et transversaux du numérique propices à la réussite scolaire Les collèges connectés : c’est quoi ? Une ambition nationale constituée par des usages numériques enrichis Une ambition nationale constituée par des conditions de pérennisation de ces usages La qualification "collège connecté" pour les établissements les plus avancés
A Detailed Visual Guide To Distributed Project-Based Learning Project-based Learning is a passion of ours at Edudemic. We’ve seen how effective it can be in and out of the classroom. Quite simply, it provides the opportunity for students to learn from each other, get their hands dirty, work in an active learning environment, and to simply have fun at school. What could be better than that? PBL teachers are typically on the lookout for PBL-aligned apps and web tools that can bolster their powerful learning environment. This chart reminds me a bit of the popular ‘Padagogy Chart’ by Allan Carrington we shared here on Edudemic. This diagram breaks down the different phases and goals of PBL into bite-size chunks. As you can see, the tools and apps are all organized quite neatly into each phase. Each tool and app is organized into these types of phases and goals. Want a bigger version of this incredible diagram? Otherwise, click the image to enlarge it. Source: Visual.ly
What Drives Student Motivation? Daniel Pink, a leading author in the area of changing the world of work, introduced three primary concepts as the basis for motivation: autonomy, mastery and purpose. If you haven’t seen his YouTube video on this topic take a few minutes and check it out. When people are engaged in meaningful work, the motivation for them to do better is not for pay; they are motivated by autonomy, mastery and purpose. Pink’s book Drive is focused on the adult work place, but motivation has no age limit. A critical question that must be asked before considering any new resources should be “Is this thinking aligned with Common Core State Standards?” So, what does it take to provide students with ongoing opportunities to engage learning using the concepts of autonomy, mastery and purpose? Autonomy – Provide students with frequent and authentic opportunities to make choices and engage in critical thinking / design. Click to see a larger image. Rethink assessment and grading systems.
10 Apps For More Organized Project-Based Learning Project-Based Learning, by definition, is flexible. It encourages learner-centeredness, provides the possibility of more authentic work, and allows learners to self-manage and self-direct in places they used to have their hands held. But this has its drawbacks. Learning is a capacity-building endeavor that seeks to, well, build capacity will ironically depending on that same capacity to progress, There are a variety of ways to support students in project-based learning, including organized digital learning spaces that support creative thinking, collaboration, and ultimately project management. 1. Platform: iOS How It Can Help: Pure overkill for most classrooms, but if an extremely powerful productivity and project management is what you need and you’ve got a $50 iTunes card burning a hole in your pocket, this could be just what the doctor ordered. 2. Platform: iOS 3. Platform: Android & iOS How It Can Help: 4. Platform: iOS 5. Platform: Android & iOS 6. Platform: Android & iOS 7. 8. 9. 10.
13 Strategies to Improve Student Classroom Discussions Samantha Cleaver Leo Tolstoy's The Two Brothers tells the story of two brothers who are offered the opportunity to find happiness. One chooses to go on a journey and finds happiness—as well as difficulties—along the way, while the other stays at home and leads a happy but uneventful life. Williams' students sat in a circle, holding their books and graphic organizers filled with notes. Citing textual evidence is about more than rattling off quotes from the story. Discussion is a perfect place to develop students' ability to use textual evidence. As teachers know well, finding and using textual evidence is challenging for students—choosing a solid piece of evidence or creating a clear interpretation can be overwhelming. Choose texts that inspire debate.
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