Why are we learning this? What's the purpose of this activity? How will I use this? What do you want me to get from today's lesson? These questions all get to the heart of "learning targets" -- questions that students all too often are not able to answer in our classrooms.
My selection this week comes from Thomas Friedman -- and as he always does so well -- Friedman makes us stop and think in this New York Times op-ed column . . . Students better understand how today's learning will help them tomorrow, and, even more important, we better make sure that it really will help them tomorrow.
"In the hyperconnected world, there is only “good” “better” and “best,” and managers and entrepreneurs everywhere now have greater access than ever to the better and best people, robots and software everywhere. Obviously, this makes it more vital than ever that we have schools elevating and inspiring more of our young people into that better and best category, because even good might not cut it anymore and average is definitely over."
How Did The Robot End Up WIth My Job?
As a district, we have identified "7 Characteristics of the College & Career Ready" Student. Now more than every before, it is imperative that we prepare our students for the college and career demands they will face when they leave the Hilliard City Schools.
My selection this week comes from Lisa Nielson's blog, The Innovative Educator, and it's centered around an NBC News special, Education Nation. The special consists of a student panel and their thoughts on what they think needs to be done to ensure a world-class education for everyone. The blog includes the video of the special and recaps the 20 things they want us to know. As the post states, "Students wanted to say something that made a difference to you (adults) and they did. Now adults need to listen."
How Small Wins Unleash Creativity
What motivates students to learn at their greatest capacity? It could be the same thing that motivates employees to be enthusiastic about their work. Researchers for the Harvard Business School recently released the top motivator of employee performance: making progress on meaningful work.
Researchers Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer indicate that employee motivation can be positively influenced. They share 7 catalysts for enhancing "small wins" and promoting the feeling of forward progress.
Researchers Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer indicate that employee motivation can be positively influenced. They share 7 catalysts for enhancing "small wins" and promoting the feeling of forward progress.
Five Reasons to go to College (Besides Career Advancement)
More young people today are asking, “Do I really need college?” With soaring tuition rates and so many unemployed or underemployed college graduates, some students are rethinking their options. These students argue that more money can be earned by pursuing real world skills than by writing research papers and taking final exams. This article provides the top five reasons why college is more than preparing for a good career. It is also about preparing for “life” as a responsible, productive citizen. We need to continue to remind students of this as we motivate them to think deeper and set challenging goals for themselves.
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