Shoebox, Wiki’s, and Blogs - Oh My!

Laura LockhartAnd

Lisa Hamwww.isearchusearch.com

2010 IBM Survey Report

“more than 1,500 CEO’s from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide believe that – more than

rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision – successfully navigating an increasingly

complex world will require creativity.”

The Creativity Crisis“Creativity isn’t about freedom from concrete facts, rather fact

finding and deep research are vital stages in the creative process. Scholars argue that current curriculum standards can still be met, if

taught in a different way.” Bronson and Merryman, 2010

iSearch

Information Problem Solving

Shoebox, Wiki, and Blog?

“Encouraging students to write about topics that matter most to them is probably the first step in helping students care about their

writing.”Calkins and Harwayne

The Writing Process

and

Digital Writing

Peer Editing and Conferencing Protocol

Conferencing and collaborating on projects are critical to helping students gain important skills and be prepared for 21st century learning.

Conferencing Protocol from Slusher, Brian. 2009. “Praising, Questioning, Wishing; An Approach to Responding to Writing.” National Writing Project.

Digital Products

Formative and Summative

Assessments

Formative and Summative

Assessments

iSearch Project

Students and teachers work together to constantly monitor

process, progress, and accomplishments. The cooperation,

group work, and input from everyone involved helps to solidify

the community of lifelong and creative learners.

What Kids Really Want

Contact UsLaura Lockhart - laura.lockhart@kellerisd.net

Lisa Ham – lisa.ham@kellerisd.net

Wiki - www.isearchusearch.com