Regular updates and musings on curriculum and technology in the Salisbury Township School District in Allentown, PA.
Authentic Learning
This was said over six years ago: “With the growing informational and human resources on the Internet, a student, with access, can find a wide range of materials on almost any topic. If students have more latitude, in both the topic and resources selected, it is more likely that they will be able to create original knowledge products. More important than choice is an audience that is interested in the outcome of their research, development, or insights. Research has demonstrated that authentic tasks with real audiences have resulted in increased learning, stronger writing, and longer retention of learning and even increased performance on standardized tests of writing. But more than test score results, students engaged in building knowledge products for others develop a sense of purpose and value. They contribute to their community.” (from a white paper for the US DOE Secretary’s Conference on Educational Technology - 2000 - Margaret Riel)
And here is a very powerful film (produced by some college students) that reflects this kind of thinking: Digital Students @ Analog Schools
Talk about it in the discussion forum....
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