Innovative Learning

Projects not a Stir Fry

With Your Hosts

Bear

With Your Hosts

Bear

Bear

Innovative Learning Projects

bull Project-Based Learning

bull Problem-Based Learning

bull Integrated

bull Hands-On

bull Blended and Can Be Flipped

bull College and Career Focused

bull Real World Scenarios

bull Great for All Students

Interview with Seth Hawkins Community Forester Georgia Forestry Commission

Kids Saving the Rainforest

Interview with Seth Hawkins Community Forester Georgia Forestry Commission

Kids Saving the Rainforest

Kids Saving the Rainforest

Introduction

bull Learning in the 21st Century

bull Career Pathway Exploration

bull Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts

bull Learning Circles

bull Learning Environment

bull Hands-On Design Techniques

bull Makers Space

bull Technology Bridges

Biodiversity How can we Plan Today to Protect our Environment Tomorrow

Questioning Strategies

Guided (Essential) QuestionBiodiversity How can we Plan Today to Protect our Environment Tomorrow

Next Gen Standards

Spark Questions

Elementary

ChallengesElementary

Challenge 1 Volunteerism (Raising Awareness)

You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Student Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and it always has a theme Watch for the upcoming 2016 Earth Day theme If your group could choose the theme what would you choose and why See link below for themes from past years What types of activities would you have for children Come up with 6 stations for children These stations should be activities that encourage creativity using Science Technology Engineering Art andor Math What type of activities would you have for adults If you have food or other items on site what would they be How could everything you do support the idea of Earth Day Draw a map (by hand or on computer) to show how the event would be laid out in your town Create your presentations and any supporting research and other evidence that will encourage participation in your community

Challenges

Elementary

Challenge 3 Economy and Ecology

The Governor of Georgia has asked your group to represent students on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem What type of businesses would your group recommend and why How would your group suggest managing population growth with the least amount of impact on the environment Talk to local environmentally focused businesses such as recycling centers alternative power providers locally grown produce providers and green contractors

Challenge 2 Action through design

Your group has been asked to create a plan to renovate the schoolrsquos campus with the environment in mind How would your school differ from other schools in the area How would you respect the ecosystem while still having all the schoolrsquos need for space met This would involve meeting with your schoolrsquos administration and building maintenance staff Ask a local architect to show your group how they begin planning for a renovation project Talk to local leaders of environmental protection agencies to help you plan for wildlife needs Using Sketch Up or some other free technology design program to lay out the design for your school Then build a model to show the design layout of your school

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 1 You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Leadership Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and your committee has to create a theme for your communityrsquos upcoming Earth Day event and plan events that would support that theme

Challenge 2 Your architecture and construction firm has just won the bid for building a sustainable community in the state of Georgia You must determine the best location to make the greatest impact and to reach people who are willing to support the communityrsquos mission

Challenge 3 The Governor of Georgia has asked you to be on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem You each have different backgrounds that will lend to the discussion but you more than likely will also have different views of the issue

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Questioning Strategies

Guided (Essential) QuestionBiodiversity How can we Plan Today to Protect our Environment Tomorrow

Next Gen Standards

Spark Questions

Elementary

ChallengesElementary

Challenge 1 Volunteerism (Raising Awareness)

You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Student Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and it always has a theme Watch for the upcoming 2016 Earth Day theme If your group could choose the theme what would you choose and why See link below for themes from past years What types of activities would you have for children Come up with 6 stations for children These stations should be activities that encourage creativity using Science Technology Engineering Art andor Math What type of activities would you have for adults If you have food or other items on site what would they be How could everything you do support the idea of Earth Day Draw a map (by hand or on computer) to show how the event would be laid out in your town Create your presentations and any supporting research and other evidence that will encourage participation in your community

Challenges

Elementary

Challenge 3 Economy and Ecology

The Governor of Georgia has asked your group to represent students on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem What type of businesses would your group recommend and why How would your group suggest managing population growth with the least amount of impact on the environment Talk to local environmentally focused businesses such as recycling centers alternative power providers locally grown produce providers and green contractors

Challenge 2 Action through design

Your group has been asked to create a plan to renovate the schoolrsquos campus with the environment in mind How would your school differ from other schools in the area How would you respect the ecosystem while still having all the schoolrsquos need for space met This would involve meeting with your schoolrsquos administration and building maintenance staff Ask a local architect to show your group how they begin planning for a renovation project Talk to local leaders of environmental protection agencies to help you plan for wildlife needs Using Sketch Up or some other free technology design program to lay out the design for your school Then build a model to show the design layout of your school

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 1 You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Leadership Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and your committee has to create a theme for your communityrsquos upcoming Earth Day event and plan events that would support that theme

Challenge 2 Your architecture and construction firm has just won the bid for building a sustainable community in the state of Georgia You must determine the best location to make the greatest impact and to reach people who are willing to support the communityrsquos mission

Challenge 3 The Governor of Georgia has asked you to be on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem You each have different backgrounds that will lend to the discussion but you more than likely will also have different views of the issue

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Elementary

ChallengesElementary

Challenge 1 Volunteerism (Raising Awareness)

You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Student Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and it always has a theme Watch for the upcoming 2016 Earth Day theme If your group could choose the theme what would you choose and why See link below for themes from past years What types of activities would you have for children Come up with 6 stations for children These stations should be activities that encourage creativity using Science Technology Engineering Art andor Math What type of activities would you have for adults If you have food or other items on site what would they be How could everything you do support the idea of Earth Day Draw a map (by hand or on computer) to show how the event would be laid out in your town Create your presentations and any supporting research and other evidence that will encourage participation in your community

Challenges

Elementary

Challenge 3 Economy and Ecology

The Governor of Georgia has asked your group to represent students on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem What type of businesses would your group recommend and why How would your group suggest managing population growth with the least amount of impact on the environment Talk to local environmentally focused businesses such as recycling centers alternative power providers locally grown produce providers and green contractors

Challenge 2 Action through design

Your group has been asked to create a plan to renovate the schoolrsquos campus with the environment in mind How would your school differ from other schools in the area How would you respect the ecosystem while still having all the schoolrsquos need for space met This would involve meeting with your schoolrsquos administration and building maintenance staff Ask a local architect to show your group how they begin planning for a renovation project Talk to local leaders of environmental protection agencies to help you plan for wildlife needs Using Sketch Up or some other free technology design program to lay out the design for your school Then build a model to show the design layout of your school

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 1 You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Leadership Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and your committee has to create a theme for your communityrsquos upcoming Earth Day event and plan events that would support that theme

Challenge 2 Your architecture and construction firm has just won the bid for building a sustainable community in the state of Georgia You must determine the best location to make the greatest impact and to reach people who are willing to support the communityrsquos mission

Challenge 3 The Governor of Georgia has asked you to be on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem You each have different backgrounds that will lend to the discussion but you more than likely will also have different views of the issue

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

ChallengesElementary

Challenge 1 Volunteerism (Raising Awareness)

You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Student Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and it always has a theme Watch for the upcoming 2016 Earth Day theme If your group could choose the theme what would you choose and why See link below for themes from past years What types of activities would you have for children Come up with 6 stations for children These stations should be activities that encourage creativity using Science Technology Engineering Art andor Math What type of activities would you have for adults If you have food or other items on site what would they be How could everything you do support the idea of Earth Day Draw a map (by hand or on computer) to show how the event would be laid out in your town Create your presentations and any supporting research and other evidence that will encourage participation in your community

Challenges

Elementary

Challenge 3 Economy and Ecology

The Governor of Georgia has asked your group to represent students on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem What type of businesses would your group recommend and why How would your group suggest managing population growth with the least amount of impact on the environment Talk to local environmentally focused businesses such as recycling centers alternative power providers locally grown produce providers and green contractors

Challenge 2 Action through design

Your group has been asked to create a plan to renovate the schoolrsquos campus with the environment in mind How would your school differ from other schools in the area How would you respect the ecosystem while still having all the schoolrsquos need for space met This would involve meeting with your schoolrsquos administration and building maintenance staff Ask a local architect to show your group how they begin planning for a renovation project Talk to local leaders of environmental protection agencies to help you plan for wildlife needs Using Sketch Up or some other free technology design program to lay out the design for your school Then build a model to show the design layout of your school

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 1 You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Leadership Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and your committee has to create a theme for your communityrsquos upcoming Earth Day event and plan events that would support that theme

Challenge 2 Your architecture and construction firm has just won the bid for building a sustainable community in the state of Georgia You must determine the best location to make the greatest impact and to reach people who are willing to support the communityrsquos mission

Challenge 3 The Governor of Georgia has asked you to be on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem You each have different backgrounds that will lend to the discussion but you more than likely will also have different views of the issue

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Challenges

Elementary

Challenge 3 Economy and Ecology

The Governor of Georgia has asked your group to represent students on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem What type of businesses would your group recommend and why How would your group suggest managing population growth with the least amount of impact on the environment Talk to local environmentally focused businesses such as recycling centers alternative power providers locally grown produce providers and green contractors

Challenge 2 Action through design

Your group has been asked to create a plan to renovate the schoolrsquos campus with the environment in mind How would your school differ from other schools in the area How would you respect the ecosystem while still having all the schoolrsquos need for space met This would involve meeting with your schoolrsquos administration and building maintenance staff Ask a local architect to show your group how they begin planning for a renovation project Talk to local leaders of environmental protection agencies to help you plan for wildlife needs Using Sketch Up or some other free technology design program to lay out the design for your school Then build a model to show the design layout of your school

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 1 You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Leadership Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and your committee has to create a theme for your communityrsquos upcoming Earth Day event and plan events that would support that theme

Challenge 2 Your architecture and construction firm has just won the bid for building a sustainable community in the state of Georgia You must determine the best location to make the greatest impact and to reach people who are willing to support the communityrsquos mission

Challenge 3 The Governor of Georgia has asked you to be on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem You each have different backgrounds that will lend to the discussion but you more than likely will also have different views of the issue

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 1 You and your Circle Group have recently been named the Leadership Committee for an Earth Day event in your community Earth Day occurs on April 22 each year and your committee has to create a theme for your communityrsquos upcoming Earth Day event and plan events that would support that theme

Challenge 2 Your architecture and construction firm has just won the bid for building a sustainable community in the state of Georgia You must determine the best location to make the greatest impact and to reach people who are willing to support the communityrsquos mission

Challenge 3 The Governor of Georgia has asked you to be on a panel to find a solution to the question How can we grow our local economy while still protecting the diversity of our ecosystem You each have different backgrounds that will lend to the discussion but you more than likely will also have different views of the issue

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Challenges

Middle and High School

Challenge 4 Your group represents the marketing and advertising firm that has been hired to bring in home buyers for the new sustainable community that is being built in Augusta GA

Challenge 5 You and your group are 4th grade teachers at a local elementary school You have applied for STEM certification through the Georgia State Department of Education and you want to make sure that you support this initiative in as many ways as possible especially where the environment is concerned

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Assessment

Each learner will write specific answers to these questions

What background knowledge did you gain from participating in your grouprsquos projectHow could you use that informationWhat are two actions that you and or your Circle Group can do to extend this projectWhat did you learn from working with your Circle GroupWhat do you think about the career pathway that you chose for this project Do you want to research it further or do you feel that this isnrsquot the field for you Why or why notWere you satisfied with the results of your grouprsquos project Why or why notWhat would you do differently next time Why How

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Assessment

Project-Based Rubrics httppblchecklist4teachersorgindexshtml

Discuss responses with your Circle Group

This is a time for self and group reflection Each person in the group will have an opportunity to share their responses and the group will discuss these responses

Share Information from Circle Group discussion with the class

Elect a spokesperson for your group to share information about what you learned with the class Other group members can also add comments and recommendations at this timePresent Results of Your Challenge

This is a great time to invite parents and the community to see what the students have developed from completing their challenge Determine based on the time necessary to present each challenge whether this should occur as one event or many If you decide to go with one challenge presentation per night you may want to invite other students to attend the presentations and parents but also people in the community that represent the different career paths that each challenge explored In this format you can even plan a panel discussion that would include the students and these professionals

wwwfieldtripzoomcom

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Environmental Biodiversity Online Resources

What is a biodiveristy hotspot Khan Academy Video

Quizlet Flashcards

MISR Where on EarthNASA Middle and High School

Water CycleEPA Elementary

Planet Protectors Club EPA Elementary

Biodiversity Data Collection GameWonderville

Instructional Information and Gameskidsusgov

EekoWorldPBS Kids Biodiversity Lesson Plans

Harvard University High School

Discovery HuntUGA

Thank you for Joining Us

Kim Moorekmooremoore4knowledgegmailcom

Robin WaltersRobinwaltersepsteinatlantaorg

Our MissionTo provide free information for educators parents and students that is geographically environmentally economically and socially relevant and impactful to students in The South We feel that to understand our place in a global community we must first understand how we can make a difference ldquoat homerdquo

Our GoalTo be an agent for change and innovation where students can see the results of their efforts By finding new ways to solve the most complex problems and develop transferable skills that are impactful today we are preparing students for a future full of innovative possibilities and careers that dont even exist in todayrsquos

market

Always to be remembered is that finding a solution is not necessarily the goal of the projecthellipthe adventure is in the exploration and learning of new information from participation in the project

Why Wait

Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts

The most important thing for all learners (this includes Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts) to remember is that learning is an ever-changing growing experience and no one can know everything about any subjectmdasheven if they have dedicated their lives to its study The purpose of these roles is to provide necessary background knowledge in regards to a particular subject that can serve as an ldquoenergy drinkrdquo for students Remember the purpose of these projects is not to repeat the information that is known it is to reach deep in order to explore the unknown

Technology Bridges

Utilizing a blended learning environment that allows for application of resources available via technological delivery and hands-on learning will prepare the learner for the challenges that are a part of our lives no matter what the chosen career path entails

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

Our MissionTo provide free information for educators parents and students that is geographically environmentally economically and socially relevant and impactful to students in The South We feel that to understand our place in a global community we must first understand how we can make a difference ldquoat homerdquo

Our GoalTo be an agent for change and innovation where students can see the results of their efforts By finding new ways to solve the most complex problems and develop transferable skills that are impactful today we are preparing students for a future full of innovative possibilities and careers that dont even exist in todayrsquos

market

Always to be remembered is that finding a solution is not necessarily the goal of the projecthellipthe adventure is in the exploration and learning of new information from participation in the project

Why Wait

Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts

The most important thing for all learners (this includes Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts) to remember is that learning is an ever-changing growing experience and no one can know everything about any subjectmdasheven if they have dedicated their lives to its study The purpose of these roles is to provide necessary background knowledge in regards to a particular subject that can serve as an ldquoenergy drinkrdquo for students Remember the purpose of these projects is not to repeat the information that is known it is to reach deep in order to explore the unknown

Technology Bridges

Utilizing a blended learning environment that allows for application of resources available via technological delivery and hands-on learning will prepare the learner for the challenges that are a part of our lives no matter what the chosen career path entails

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

Always to be remembered is that finding a solution is not necessarily the goal of the projecthellipthe adventure is in the exploration and learning of new information from participation in the project

Why Wait

Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts

The most important thing for all learners (this includes Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts) to remember is that learning is an ever-changing growing experience and no one can know everything about any subjectmdasheven if they have dedicated their lives to its study The purpose of these roles is to provide necessary background knowledge in regards to a particular subject that can serve as an ldquoenergy drinkrdquo for students Remember the purpose of these projects is not to repeat the information that is known it is to reach deep in order to explore the unknown

Technology Bridges

Utilizing a blended learning environment that allows for application of resources available via technological delivery and hands-on learning will prepare the learner for the challenges that are a part of our lives no matter what the chosen career path entails

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

Why Wait

Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts

The most important thing for all learners (this includes Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts) to remember is that learning is an ever-changing growing experience and no one can know everything about any subjectmdasheven if they have dedicated their lives to its study The purpose of these roles is to provide necessary background knowledge in regards to a particular subject that can serve as an ldquoenergy drinkrdquo for students Remember the purpose of these projects is not to repeat the information that is known it is to reach deep in order to explore the unknown

Technology Bridges

Utilizing a blended learning environment that allows for application of resources available via technological delivery and hands-on learning will prepare the learner for the challenges that are a part of our lives no matter what the chosen career path entails

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

The most important thing for all learners (this includes Facilitation Mentors and Career Experts) to remember is that learning is an ever-changing growing experience and no one can know everything about any subjectmdasheven if they have dedicated their lives to its study The purpose of these roles is to provide necessary background knowledge in regards to a particular subject that can serve as an ldquoenergy drinkrdquo for students Remember the purpose of these projects is not to repeat the information that is known it is to reach deep in order to explore the unknown

Technology Bridges

Utilizing a blended learning environment that allows for application of resources available via technological delivery and hands-on learning will prepare the learner for the challenges that are a part of our lives no matter what the chosen career path entails

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

Technology Bridges

Utilizing a blended learning environment that allows for application of resources available via technological delivery and hands-on learning will prepare the learner for the challenges that are a part of our lives no matter what the chosen career path entails

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

Technology BridgesThere are variety of different ways that you can reach out to career experts including but limited to

Web Conferencing E-Mail Phone FaceTime Linked In Facebook Twitter Blogs Apps Pin It Google + Meet Up You Tube Video Log

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

The new standard for a learning environment is space Makers SpacehellipProject Management SpacehellipCollaboration SpacehellipOutdoor SpacehellipLab Spacehellipspace space spacehellipthat students experience during these projects

In the workplace teams are made up of members with

bull different backgrounds bull expertise bull learning styles bull personalities

just like the Learning Circles that students experience during these projects In a collaborative environment students must learn how important it is to respect a team member even if they disagree with them

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A couple of ideas for additional items to keep on hand not mentioned in the Makerspace Handbook include

Straws or Pixi-sticks Modeling clay Board games missing parts Cardboard Dryer lint Anything plastic Plywood Twigs and other natural materials Papermdashall kinds of paper that needs to be recycled Scrap cloth Toilet paper and towel rolls Fabric

Many of your local merchants will be glad to ldquoget ridrdquo of such items if you just ask

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A couple of ideas for additional items to keep on hand not mentioned in the Makerspace Handbook include

Straws or Pixi-sticks Modeling clay Board games missing parts Cardboard Dryer lint Anything plastic Plywood Twigs and other natural materials Papermdashall kinds of paper that needs to be recycled Scrap cloth Toilet paper and towel rolls Fabric

Many of your local merchants will be glad to ldquoget ridrdquo of such items if you just ask

Utilizing information that is currently in the news these projects provide topics and activities that can be explored through technology integration discussion writing and hand-on exploration via group collaboration or individual learning

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