Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation. The data suggests that merely adding technology to existing educational practices does not significantly improve learning. in effect size.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’d argue that the answer is , in part, giving them the permission and tools to rethink traditional workflows. These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, teachers who love the station rotation model may want to experiment with a fun variation of the traditional design of a rotation. This twist on the station rotation model combines the strategic collection and use of data with student agency to create a more personalized and student-centered approach to this blended learning model.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking. Interestingly, the fourth is curiosity and lifelong learning, and the fifth is resilience, flexibility and agility. Pedagogically, this approach is real-world, authentic, project-based learning.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. She supports students in exploring their gifts and interests through projects and encourages educators to start by substituting a traditional assignment with an opportunity to create.

Advocacy 113

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

The rapidly changing demands of the workplace and life require individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of critical thinking and problem-solving. By not allowing students to take more responsibility for their learning, we risk leaving them unprepared for these future challenges.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 24, 2016

I talked a lot about the power of student agency and tried to give numerous, concrete examples of student-directed project- and inquiry-based learning in practice. 5 great slides about technology, learning, and change. Project-based learning in Northwest Iowa.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

APRIL 14, 2024

For instance, in a project-based learning setup, AI can suggest design modifications for student projects based on historical data and trends, effectively becoming a “member” of the project team.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 28, 2024

The traditional content-heavy curriculum, obsessed with low-level content mastery and memorization, no longer fits the bill for our rapidly evolving society. By making the curriculum contextually relevant, we engage students in meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

Education 58

Education Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Geography 58

Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

But really, they’re interdisciplinary, promoting important educational principles such as inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking , problem solving and passion-based learning. Nine more school boards have joined for the second year of the project.

Elementary School 81

Elementary School Critical Thinking Lesson Plan Cultures 81

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Day 3: Problem- and Inquiry-Based Learning – Review of last session’s evaluations and our rules of play – Crowdsourcing – Understanding how Wikipedia really works – Crowdsourcing ideas for students and teachers – Essential elements of project-based learning – PBL v.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2016

They are building individual and collective knowledge and skills of how to expand our implementation of personalized learning throughout the district. This work brings us closer and closer to recognizing student achievement through demonstrated competencies rather than more traditional methods of assessment.”

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