"While we think highly of incorporating maker education “back into” the school environment, leadership should never have let it go to begin with for the sake of test preparation."
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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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Beth Dichter
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"When we speak of the education crisis in the United States, there's one fallacy: We refer to it as ONE singular crisis or problem when in reality, it's a set of issues that in the end combine into one wicked problem. How do we solve such a big problem systematically, one bite at a time?" This post notes that todays "schools are preparing children for the 21st century using a 19th century model." Is it possible for us to use a 19th century model with issues that have "never been seen before?" How do we break away from conventional thinking and embrace creativity? There are three areas of focus that are necessary for creativity according to this post: entrepreneurship, communication, and media literacy. For more information click through to the post. 
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"What insights would you gain if you asked 13 innovators (architects, artists, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and a media savvy baker) what they would urge educators and parents to do to best develop the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers?"
Beth Dichter's insight:
This post shares 12 insights from a variety of innovators. What are some of their ideas? (Ideas below quoted from the post) * Realize that Out of School time tends to be more inspiring and powerful ... * Provide unique Experiences that surprise and allow children to see things from new perspectives... * Refining the skill of Asking Questions is the fuel that ignites innovators... The post includes some sharing of how innovators explored in their own unique ways as children. You will also find one short video of an innovator sharing their story as well as a link to eleven videos from the conference Innovators to Educators. This post may bring some fresh ideas to use with students of all ages.
Dr Pam Hill's curator insight,
March 13, 2014 8:54 AM
Race to the Top demands that we prepare learners to be innovative creators. Wouldn't it be fabulous to have this type of training happening in PD and classrooms? |
What would happen if you created an entrepreneurship program to engage students in your school? A program that would "demonstrate raw critical thinking that pushes kids out of their comfort zones to engage with material, design what they want, and try to market it to the hilt?"
Why create an entrepreneurship program? This post describes many of the reasons why this is a good idea. Students have to come up with an idea which is not always easy, and then figure out how to make the idea a reality. They must learn that honest criticism is a tool that allows one to grow.
There are many life lessons that are shared in this work, as well as many projects from this year. In addition you will find a variety of resources that may help you create an entrepreneurship program for your school!