by Patti Grayson | Mar 14, 2012 | Passion Based Learning, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Creativity is an invaluable tool in problem solving. In a digital age where innovation is highly valued, teaching creative problem solving is essential. It seems everything I’ve been up to recently has been leading to a focus on creative problem solving. The convergence of these events has had quite an impact on my thinking and teaching.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jul 1, 2011 | Action Research Projects
Nagel Middle School Team Members: Rose Arnell Community: Dublin-Dallas Year 1, 2010-2011 In an effort to make connections between curricular content and the real world we sought global partners to discuss contemporary issues. Our focus was how technology influences...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jun 22, 2011 | Action Research Projects
Solebury School Team Members: Cari Nelson, Steve Buteux, Erika Bonner, Diane Downs Community: ADVIS Year 1, 2010-2011 We decided to look at the use of social media in our 7th grade English class while doing a unit on the script 12 Angry Men. Throughout the unit we...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jun 21, 2011 | Action Research Projects
The Haverford School Team 1 Team Members: Nancy Agati, Dan DelDuca, Sandy Krieg, Tracy Nelson, Nate Pankratz, John Suter Community: ADVIS Community Year 1, 2010-2011 The Good, The Bad and the Ugly – 6th grade 1-1 netbook program. The question: What is the value...