What we know about how people learn

• Learning is a social practice

• Feedback from experts and peers is central to learning

• Personally meaningful content

• A time for “telling”

Lessons from K-12

• Limited return on investment–despite promise and innovation of the tech-solution

• Can we stretch beyond just creating more time? – Tapping broader expertise– Creating networks of learners – Deeping professional learning

Developing Next Generation Curricula

Contemporary, Relevant Projects

Platform for Social Learning Network, Game Elements, Disciplinary Tools & Badges

Platform for Social Learning Network, Game Elements, Disciplinary Tools & Badges

1. If you could teach these lessons (both quick images and choral counting lessons) to the same group of students again, what are two or three things you would do differently to improve the learning of these students based on their varied needs and characteristics? Consider missed opportunities and other aspects of planning, instruction, and/or assessment.

2. Citing evidence from your experience teaching this learning segment, explain why you would expect these changes to make a difference in student learning.