Transforming LearningDigital Learning Day

Michael GoldenFebruary 6, 2013

Reinventing the Educational Experience

teachers into trusted guides and

inspired facilitators

Connecting students with a

network of disciplinary and

career

experts

Engaging

students in authentic

projects built to emerging standards

Transforming

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Designing Projects for Success

Standards and 21st Century Skills

How and Why People Learn

Competency-based Pathways

Expert Interaction

AssessmentsStudents Positioned

as Developing

Experts

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Authentic Audiences

Collaborative &

Independent

Multimedia & Technology

Prior Interests & Identities

Multiple Means of

Expression

Personal Relevance &

Choice

Student as Developing

Experts

Learner-Centered Approach

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How do infectious

diseases constantly

outsmart us and

continue to threaten

human populations

around the globe?

How do I get people to pay attention to my opinion?

Motivate and Challenge/ Need to Know

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Social Learning Platform Pathogenika Game

Disciplinary Tools Badges

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• Opens school to the world• Provides authentic challenges and feedback• Exposes learners to careers and professions • Changes students’ self-perceptions

The Educurious Expert Network (TEEN)

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For more information, go to www.educurious.org

Michael Golden at mgolden@educurious.org