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What is possible in a learning environment today? One idea you might want to explore is Connected Learning. "CLA is on our short list of thought leaders that help push us to think about how education is changing in a modern world, which is why we’ve shared some of their models in the past, including their iconic Connected Learning model. Recently, we also discovered that they’ve shared the design principles of that model, along with a description of each."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Connected Learning looks at digital technology and how we can use it to aide our learners. The image above shows their learning principles and design principles. There are three of each. Learning Principles: * Interest Powered * Peer-Supported * Academically Oriented Design Principles: * Production-Centered * Openly Networked * Shared Purpose Connected Learning provides opportunities for students "to experience learning that is social, participatory, interest-driven and relevant to the opportunities of our time." You will find additional information on the Learning and Design Principles as well as a short video in the post. 
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If you’re like me, you discovered design as a career option later in life--in college, or even after graduating and working in another field. By that point, most of us had already lost the mindset most beneficial for creative design. What happens when a design firm partners with a high school, and works with a hands-on, project-based learning model, to teach the freshman class about product design?" Add on taking a freshman physics class and a class on social-change poetry, and ask the students to think about questions such as: "What would headphones look like if they were intended to appear to a certain target audience, so they could deliver their message to the right set of ears?" Read on for more details and to learn about values of risk-taking!
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"Spark your students’ curiosity in engineering and technology by introducing them to the designers, inventors, and clever thinkers featured in PBS LearningMedia. Use their stories to illustrate various themes of study like the engineering design process and the impact of technology."
Beth Dichter's insight:
PBS provides many resources that help students learn the design process, and this post provides a short description. There are projects for students in grades K-1 up through high school and beyond. Below are names of a few of the projects. * Designing a Wheelchair for Rugby - use to launch a design project in your classroom * Scientist Profile: Inventor - have your student meet a teen scientist and see what he invented...and have them design their own invention * A House for Teddy Bear - Watch young users use problem solving skills and trial and error as they create a house...and try it in your classroom. An additional three ideas are in the post and more may be found on the PBS website (http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/). You will need to create a log-in.
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Dan Meyer shares ten design principles for engaging math tasks. He has also added additional ideas based on comments he has received. Although his principles are focused on math many are applicable to other areas of study.
Graham O'Shanesy's curator insight,
May 22, 2016 6:32 AM
Some great points to consider when designing or delivering maths activities/lessons to engage students |
This article shares the Connected Learning model and its principles for learning and how to design your course to follow the model. Anyone using this already?