Authentic Learning

Explore the following resources to learn how they can be implemented into your professional practice to positively affect student outcomes.

Teachers often utilize appropriate digital tools and resources for instructional use by...

• Immersing students in exploring relevant issues and analyze authentic problems through digital tools and resources.
  • Resources for Student Centered Learning Links to an external site. | Created by educators, for educators, these resources from Intel are designed to help passionate teachers integrate technology effectively into their curriculum to engage students and help them reach their full potential.
  • Inquiry Based Learning: Developing Student-Driven Question Links to an external site. | Through inquiry, one school works to ignite passion, inspire relevance, and develop ownership in their students. Using student inquiries and questions as guidance, teachers develop lessons that engage and excite, teaching their students to be active thinkers rather than passive learners.
  • How to Integrate Tech When it Keeps Changing Links to an external site. | Looking at effective technology integration through the lens of pedagogy and content, examine strategies for making the most of the ever-evolving technology landscape.

Directions:

You will create your own learning by using the jigsaw technique. Assign the above resources to one or more member of your group. Reflect on the resource you viewed/read and share highlights that will advance the knowledge of the group. These guiding questions may help inform your thinking and response.

1. What did you like about this resource?  
2. How are you going to implement this resource into your classroom or professional practice?

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After you’ve shared, click Next to continue to the next digital competency.