tudent Created Presentations
I’ve written a few times about the inspiring nature of student created content. Surely, one of the most rewarding moments a teacher can have is when they see the pride a student’s face when they share something they have created.
In the article, Student Created Content is an Exciting and Inspiring Learning Tool that Teaches Many Skills, we look at student uses of iBooks and iMovie. As another example, I shared presentations created by students in my Emerging Information Technologies course using a variety of presentation tools in this article.
Project Based Learning
One very well-known form of Active Learning is Project Based Learning, and technology lends itself to PBL in so many ways. Heck, there’s no need for me to write much more on this when so many others have!
- Edutopia's curated compilation of online resources for understanding and beginning to implement project-based learning
- 12 Timeless Project-Based Learning Resources from TeachThought
- Project Based Learning Resources from the Buck Institute for Education
The Makerspace Movement is of my favorite new ‘trends’ (although I really kind of hate that word) in education. While I fully embrace the many non-digital Maker tools that are available and should be a part of any robust school-base Maker Space, digital tools can also be used to create. Here’s a few resources focused on the intersection of ‘Digital’ and ‘Maker’ in the education space:
- Getting to Know the Makerspace Movement in Education
- 3D Printing and Makerspaces
- Essential Information on Maker Movement
Flip Your Class to Free up Class Time for More Engaged Learning
One of the primary challenges in getting engaged in the classroom can be making the time for it. If a course has a lot of learning content that has to be delivered, many teachers will use class time to that end. Flipped teaching and learning is a technique that addresses the question, “What is the Best use of Valuable Face-to-Face Class Time?” by making more class time available to be used as you see fit. Getting active and engaged is a great way to use that time!
Here are some select resources for learning more about flipped teaching and learning:
- This LessonPath provides a through introduction to the flipped classroom.
- These 5 short videos from Sams and Bergmann answer many key questions about the flip.
- FlippedClassroomWorkshop.com is a web site packed with great resources for learning more about flipped instruction.
Well, there you have it … a plethora of engaging using of technology for your classroom. Have fun!