2.3 Authentic Learning
Candidates model and facilitate the use of digital tools and resources to engage students in authentic learning experiences. (PSC 2.3/ISTE 2c)
Artifact: Engaged Learning Project
Reflection:
An authentic learning lesson was created in ITEC 7400 and designed through collaboration, exploration and research. To show mastery of element 2.3 the artifact “Engaged Learning Project” is being used. The artifact details the use of digital tools and resources to engage students at Brumby Elementary in authentic learning experiences. As a co-author of the engaged learning project I played a leading role in gathering math standards, communicating, developing, and writing the math portion of the lesson. Collaboratively, our team discussed digital tools and resources as we chose an authentic learning experience.
Standard 2.3 Authentic Learning, sets the expectation for candidates to model and facilitate the use of digital tools and resources to engage students in authentic learning experiences. Students participated in a three-week STEM lesson and were challenged to research the need for water filtration system. A story about the highly polluted river Ganges in India was the kickoff to the lesson. At the time of the project Flint, Michigan was dealing with their water crisis, so we were also able to connect student learning closer to home. After researching water filters, students had to choose materials to build a water filter and filter three types of water. To model and facilitate the use of digital tools and resources I showed students how to use Microsoft Excel to collect, record and analyze data of water filter tests. I modeled how to use Excel firsthand and created videos for student to watch the model lesson on their own. Once students had a grasp of how to use the Excel tools, I was able to facilitate the authentic learning process.
Through this lesson I learned the value in authentic, real-world learning experiences for students. The students took responsibility for their learning, held each other accountable, and they were more engaged. Students were more likely to have a deep understanding of the presented standards because of the length of the project and seeing it in all thirteen core expansion classes. If I were to do this project again, I would incorporate Office 365 OneNote for students to document, journal and share their work. I would also bring in community representatives to talk to students about their water filter designs.
After completing this artifact, I feel more confident in planning, designing and implementing an engaged learning project. Our school improvement was impacted as members of the core expansion team were dedicated to communicating, collaborating and implementing a lesson that would impact our students beyond fourth grade. Thus, encouraging us to continue to provide our students with authentic, real-world learning experiences. This lesson impacted Brumby students immediately as they became stronger digital citizen capable of using digital tools and resources to engage in authentic learning experiences. The students were also impacted by learning the importance of being a global citizen.
An authentic learning lesson was created in ITEC 7400 and designed through collaboration, exploration and research. To show mastery of element 2.3 the artifact “Engaged Learning Project” is being used. The artifact details the use of digital tools and resources to engage students at Brumby Elementary in authentic learning experiences. As a co-author of the engaged learning project I played a leading role in gathering math standards, communicating, developing, and writing the math portion of the lesson. Collaboratively, our team discussed digital tools and resources as we chose an authentic learning experience.
Standard 2.3 Authentic Learning, sets the expectation for candidates to model and facilitate the use of digital tools and resources to engage students in authentic learning experiences. Students participated in a three-week STEM lesson and were challenged to research the need for water filtration system. A story about the highly polluted river Ganges in India was the kickoff to the lesson. At the time of the project Flint, Michigan was dealing with their water crisis, so we were also able to connect student learning closer to home. After researching water filters, students had to choose materials to build a water filter and filter three types of water. To model and facilitate the use of digital tools and resources I showed students how to use Microsoft Excel to collect, record and analyze data of water filter tests. I modeled how to use Excel firsthand and created videos for student to watch the model lesson on their own. Once students had a grasp of how to use the Excel tools, I was able to facilitate the authentic learning process.
Through this lesson I learned the value in authentic, real-world learning experiences for students. The students took responsibility for their learning, held each other accountable, and they were more engaged. Students were more likely to have a deep understanding of the presented standards because of the length of the project and seeing it in all thirteen core expansion classes. If I were to do this project again, I would incorporate Office 365 OneNote for students to document, journal and share their work. I would also bring in community representatives to talk to students about their water filter designs.
After completing this artifact, I feel more confident in planning, designing and implementing an engaged learning project. Our school improvement was impacted as members of the core expansion team were dedicated to communicating, collaborating and implementing a lesson that would impact our students beyond fourth grade. Thus, encouraging us to continue to provide our students with authentic, real-world learning experiences. This lesson impacted Brumby students immediately as they became stronger digital citizen capable of using digital tools and resources to engage in authentic learning experiences. The students were also impacted by learning the importance of being a global citizen.