Tech

Content Consumption to Content Creation: Shift the Flow

Below is a good graphic illustrating the difference between passive and active learning with technology. The graphic is from the National Educational Technology Plan 2016. Ask yourself if you are;

1. assigning digitized worksheets to your students
2. encouraging your students to consume media? (e. g. reading online or watching videos

Numbers 1 and 2 above are examples of passive learning with technology. If you employ active learning with technology, your students will:

1. interact with experts
2. be a part of a global community (http://www.globalkidsconnect.org/global-citizen/)
3. create media rich productions/projects
4. code and program
5. collaborate with their peers
6. use simulations and games

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