Passion-Based Learning, Week 7: Audience Is Everything

by | Apr 15, 2014 | Connected Leadership, Less Teacher, More Student, Passion Based Learning, Voices

“Without an authentic audience – whether that be global, local community, family, or even oneself – a learner’s sense of purpose can decrease,” writes Matt Renwick in a final reflection about an afterschool enrichment program exploring passion based learning. “Lacking that ability to connect and grow, our new knowledge is gained within a vacuum, instead of for others to witness.”

Passion-Based Learning Week 5: Can Minecraft Foster a Growth Mindset?

by | Mar 20, 2014 | Connected Leadership, Less Teacher, More Student, Passion Based Learning, Voices

The kids in principal Matt Renwick’s afterschool computer club love the time they spend creating (and destroying) things in the virtual world of Minecraft. Can these experiences help students develop a “growth mindset” and essential lifelong skills like effort, persistence, and positive attitude? Renwick is beginning to think so.