Step 4 -( K )What Do We Think We Know? by Nick Scott https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n How do I create learning opportunities that feel real to students? en-us 2018-04-01 00:35:13 UTC 2018-04-01 23:55:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png Authentic Projects nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247637154 Giving students tasks that they feel are real, whether they are or not can be done in a number of ways.]]> 2018-04-01 01:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247637154 1.) The project includes the creation of a product with real world value nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247637220 An example could include creating an exhibition for our local historical society in Boothbay Harbor.]]> 2018-04-01 01:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247637220 Real Learning Part I nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247673747 I know that part of making learning real for students is creating authentic projects for them to complete.]]> 2018-04-01 15:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247673747 2.) Project Focuses on problem relevant to students lives nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247674357 An example of this could include having students analyze gun control measures used globally to propose policy in the US.]]> 2018-04-01 15:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247674357 3.) Project sets up a scenario/simulation that is realistic even if it is fictitious nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247674788 An example might include proposing an idea for a new reality TV show, such as "Two Worlds Unite, the story of the Great Global Convergence."]]> 2018-04-01 15:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247674788 Project uses tools that would also be used by professionals in the field nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247675149 Students reference Maine's Constitution when making mock laws in civics class.]]> 2018-04-01 15:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247675149 Real Learning Part II nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247675570 I know that part of making learning real for students is giving them an authentic audience.]]> 2018-04-01 15:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247675570 Authentic Audience Motivation nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247676676 Students can increase motivation when they create work that will be used by people in "the field."]]> 2018-04-01 15:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247676676 Audience Motivation nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247676768 Students can be motivated when their work is shared with an audience beyond the classroom.
1.) Within the school - school-wide performance or presentation, school newspaper, etc.
2.) Share online via Youtube channel, blog, social media, etc.
3.) Bring in community members to present to in some capacity.]]> 2018-04-01 15:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247676768 Audience as Feedback nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247677486 An authentic audience can provide another layer of feedback for students and be especially powerful. Whether it is from their peers or experts in the field students often respond better to feedback from people other than just the teacher.]]> 2018-04-01 16:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247677486 Assessment v. Evaluation nscott20 https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247677784 It is important to think of assessment as measuring what a students knows or can do, which his different than evaluation, which gives a value to student ability or knowledge]]> 2018-04-01 16:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nscott20/z994l2afti0n/wish/247677784