https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49 Learning Curation Prompt #8 and Submission #4 en-us 2018-02-18 22:39:10 UTC 2026-01-21 22:52:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/232766308 2018-02-18 22:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/232766308 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/232767201 John Spencer explains and has some great ideas on getting IBL started. As we are encouraging our students to be inquirers and designers, it is increasingly important that we teach them the skills so they know "how" to learn rather than focus on the content of "what" to learn.
p.s. I really like how the creator of this video uses examples from Harry Potter to explain the need for inquiry-based learning!]]> 2018-02-18 22:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/232767201 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/232817734 Sample questions for youth: (from the Youth Maker Space Playbook)

• What do you enjoy doing most when you have free time? 
• Is there anything that you’d really love to build, make, and/or invent? 
• What are the things you see yourself good at when it comes to helping others? 
• In what ways do you enjoy helping people the most? 
• What are you curious about? 
• What are some things you’re most excited to learn or get better at? 
• Is there anything that makes you nervous that you’d like more practice and help with? 
• Think about your favorite space (a room in your home or school, or even a space outside). Why is it your favorite? What do you like about it? 
• If you could add anything to your favorite space, what would it be and why?

]]> 2018-02-19 06:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/232817734 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/233592554 2018-02-21 03:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/233592554 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/233613192 Current info on websites and apps that are useful for teachers and/or
I really like that this site is updated regularly!]]> 2018-02-21 06:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/233613192 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/233615210 This resource by Stephen E. Dembo and Adam S. Bellow provides many links to websites and apps for educational uses. There are also some great tutorials.]]> 2018-02-21 07:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/233615210 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/234763731 This tool allows teachers to keep in one spot various texts, web links, videos and images to teach a lesson, or to have students follow independently.
Students may also post to it as well.
I really enjoy the flexibility of Padlet, but Blendspace is another tool that is high on my list to use as a tool in my teaching and to recommend to colleagues.]]> 2018-02-23 16:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/234763731 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/234952291 Some other suggested names for the school library are: Learning Labs, Creation Station or the Hub of Learning. If students are encouraged to explore, be curious and creative, then we should support the integration of Makerspaces in our libraries.
I've included some information here at the end of this curation because I'm not sure where to put it yet... I want to keep these ideas in mind as I encourage learners and provide them with tools to be inquirers and designers.]]> 2018-02-24 06:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/234952291 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/235161810 This great article from Mindshift explains the 6 elements of Project Based Learning - which can complement inquiry and design.
1. Intellectual challenge & achievement
2. Authenticity
3. Public Product
4. Collaboration
5. Project Management
6. Reflection]]> 2018-02-25 22:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/235161810 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/235164013 Mathical.org encourages the reading of books that promote a love for math. A great place to find links between what students are learning in one curricular area, and use a text to support it.]]> 2018-02-25 23:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/235164013 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/236261723 This site allows the user to bookmark pages by creating a Webmix.
A teacher can also create a lesson for students to follow independently with "learning paths". The learning path has the feel of a video game. A teacher could set up a series of videos, readings, images and place questions to quiz the student as they complete each step.]]> 2018-02-28 05:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/236261723 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239011788 My students and I were looking for a tool that allowed us to make infographics to display the information they had gathered. A few students came across this site that allows the creation of video infographics. It is possible to make a good video using the free site, but it looks like there is a much larger ranger of tools available if one subscribes to the site.]]> 2018-03-07 06:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239011788 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239014046 (Posters made with Adobe Spark)]]> 2018-03-07 07:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239014046 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239021873 I have been using this site to create posters with favourite quotations from the course readings this semester. Recently I tried making a video using some of my notes. I made this short video in about 30 minutes. It is user-friendly, allowing one to insert text, upload photos or videos, as well as providing access to free images. The audio tool is easy to use, and encourages short (about 10 second) audio clips.
This is the site I am most often recommending to my students.
Example: A short video explaining the 5 modes of "texts" (Made by me with Adobe Spark)]]> 2018-03-07 07:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239021873 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239025927 Module 8: I have organized this Padlet to address the "Why" we need these tools, and then showcase some tools and "how" they can be used.
This Curation is divided into 3 Parts: 
1. Why technology and tools are necessary for 21st Century Learning
2. Toolkit of Technology Tools with some examples
3. Another avenue to promoting 21st century learning with hands-on tools: Makerspaces]]> 2018-03-07 08:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239025927 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239838556 This link takes the viewer into a large number of art museums and cultural sites around the world. For example, students can visit Machu Picchu or the British Museum.

]]> 2018-03-08 18:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239838556 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239841904 This is a fantastic site! It provides lessons and videos to use in a K-12 classroom The videos are attractive, up to date, and engaging. 
For example, a teacher may search for a video to introduce a poetry unit, or supplement an Ancient Civilization lesson. There are no ads on this site (like YouTube!).]]> 2018-03-08 18:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239841904 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239941798 The Library Learning Commons is the hub of the school. Often a computer lab is stationed in or beside the library, and other technologies (laptop carts or iPads) may be available to sign out through the library.
When classes are conducting research - perhaps for an inquiry project - they often begin in the library. This allows an open door for the Teacher Librarian to introduce the classroom teacher and students to technology tools that can assist in the research and in the presentation, where students can "show what they know" in a creative way.

Many of the tools are free, but some that I have selected may require a school to purchase or subscribe.

]]> 2018-03-08 22:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239941798 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239968907 Biteable is a free site that allows teachers and students to make short videos. One of my students wanted to make an infographic video and introduced me to this site.]]> 2018-03-09 00:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/239968907 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/240012705 2018-03-09 04:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/240012705 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/240013025 Below are 10 SKILLS for the Future that focus on the UNIQUENESS of Human Intelligence compared with machines. These skills can be taught and supported through partnerships within the School Library. Every one of these skills can be addressed through the use of technology tools.

1. Sense-making: ability to determine the deeper meaning or significance of what is being expressed.
2. Social intelligence: ability to connect to others in a deep and direct way, to sense and stimulate reactions and desired interactions.
3. Novel and adaptive thinking: proficiency at thinking and coming up with solutions and responses beyond that which is rote or rule-based.
4. Cross-cultural competency: ability to operate in different cultural settings.
5. Computational thinking: ability to translate vast amounts of data into abstract concepts and understand database reasoning.
6. New-media literacy: ability to critically assess and develop content that uses digital forms, and to leverage these media for persuasive communication.
7. Transdisciplinarity: literacy in and ability to understand concepts across multiple disciplines.
8. Design mindset: ability to represent and develop tasks and work processes for desired outcomes.
9. Cognitive load management: ability to discriminate and filter information for
importance, and to understand how to maximize cognitive functioning using a variety of tools and techniques.
10. Virtual collaboration: ability to work productively, drive engagement, and demonstrate presence as a member of a virtual team.
(The list of Skills can be found from http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/front//docs/sponsored/phoenix/future_work_skills_2020.pdf)]]> 2018-03-09 04:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/240013025 ecaldwell2 https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/240020629 This is a software program that a school can purchase to help students in the organization of their thoughts and planning of their work.
My school has a subscription and the students learn to use it in their "Digital Literacy" class.]]> 2018-03-09 06:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ecaldwell2/li1gwjbpzk49/wish/240020629