Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge, but more crucially acquiring the habits and tendencies to transfer that knowledge in personally meaningful circumstances.
Experiential Learning: Hands-On Doesn’t Mean It’s Minds-On Read More
Merely playing the game over and over need not cause understanding and transfer. It takes a deliberate processing of the game experience.
Learning Theories: Jerome Bruner On The Scaffolding Of Learning Read More
Bruner believed that when children start to learn new concepts, they need help from teachers and other adults in the form of active support.
A Stunningly Simple Way To Explain Pi Read More
What is Pi? Pi (or ‘π’) is a mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
Shifting Toward An Architecture of Participation Read More
Learning is changing–becoming more entrepreneurial than directly didactic. That is, more learner-centered and than teacher-controlled.
Genius Hour In The Classroom: 6 Principles Read More
Genius Hour in the classroom is driven by curiosity. Critical principles include inquiry, purpose, socialization, and design.
30 Ideas To Promote Creativity In Learning Read More
Here are 30 ideas to promote creativity in learning, including tapping into multiple intelligences and using emotional connections.
Planning For Open-Ended Learning Read More
How To Plan For Open-Ended Learning by Grant Wiggins, Authentic Education Over the past few weeks I have received a few interesting
Learning Theories: Double-Loop Learning Read More
Double-Loop Learning: An Overview by Steve Wheeler, Associate Professor, Plymouth Institute of Education This is the second in my series of short