Firstly, I am not at all suggesting that lesson here at Strong are boring--from what I have seen, they are far from it. However, as professionals we all want to extend ourselves and constantly evolve our craft! Second, in the 21st century digital technology is truly ubiquitous --it is a part of the fabric of our daily lives. As such we need to be aware that "there has to (or can) be another way." While expository instruction or the art that is the lecture can always be a way to deliver instruction, we are fortunate to have such a vast array of tools at out fingertips that the educators of generations part could only dream about!
As such, this article by Kelly Walsh at emergingedtech.com offers suggestions, each with links to other sites to assist in creating dynamic, worthwhile lesson, that foster learning. Among here ideas...giving students the opportunity to create, increased student collaboration, and project-based learning---ALL of which are in evidence here at Strong--are just a few!
Examine the full article here:
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/10/technology-create-lessons-that-arent-boring/
Emergingedtech.com is the creation of Kelly Walsh. His site/blog is designed to foster the conversation that is occurring in education: how is technology capable of being used in education to make it fulfill its mission: to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to not only survive, but also to thrive and be engaged in the 21st century,
As such, this article by Kelly Walsh at emergingedtech.com offers suggestions, each with links to other sites to assist in creating dynamic, worthwhile lesson, that foster learning. Among here ideas...giving students the opportunity to create, increased student collaboration, and project-based learning---ALL of which are in evidence here at Strong--are just a few!
Examine the full article here:
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/10/technology-create-lessons-that-arent-boring/
Emergingedtech.com is the creation of Kelly Walsh. His site/blog is designed to foster the conversation that is occurring in education: how is technology capable of being used in education to make it fulfill its mission: to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to not only survive, but also to thrive and be engaged in the 21st century,