Class 2/7/13:


Who are we designing for?

We are designing for those generations that will succeed us in the stewardship of our planet as well as unborn generations to come. 

What are you designing?

I am designing materials and techniques that I have found in my own experiences to be the most successful in engaging and maintaining student interest in new concepts, ideas and material.  As a result, I seek to ensure that the most meaningful and effective instruction takes place so that real learning occurs for these students and their schematic knowledge of the world expands. Consequently, I hope to help them learn as much as possible about the world around them as well as how to critically engage, reflect and comprehend it.

What is the final product of your design?

Interactive, innovative lessons that draw upon the strengths and preferences of each individual student in order to best help them succeed in their studies.

Take-Away 2/7/13:

Technology has a central role to play in the continual evolution and renewal of education given the numerous benefits it possesses for enhancing instruction for all learners. Consequently, it is important that we as educators embrace new ideas and techniques where appropriate, but also remain mindful that technology is not a replacement for content and pedagogical knowledge. Rather it is a co-partner in the endless drive to provide ever more effective instruction and meaningful learning. The 3-way Venn diagram was extremely helpful in visualizing this emerging reality and a welcome relief for those of us "casual observers" still hesitant to full include or embrace technology.