Problem-based learning: Using Case Studies in the Classroom
Posted: December 14, 2012 Filed under: Design, Education, Learning, Literacy, Teaching | Tags: Case Studies, Classroom, Problem-based learning Comments OffCase studies are often used in business schools, law schools, medical schools and in the social sciences, but they can be used in any discipline when instructors want students to explore how what they have learned applies to real world situations. Cases come in many formats, from a simple “What would you do in this situation?” question to a detailed description of a situation with accompanying data to analyze.
http://www.bu.edu/ceit/teaching-resources/in-the-classroom/using-case-studies-to-teach/
Advantages to the use of case studies in class
A major advantage of teaching with case studies is that the students are actively engaged in figuring out the principles by abstracting from the examples. This develops their skills in:
- Problem solving
- Analytical tools, quantitative and/or qualitative, depending on the case
- Decision making in complex situations
- Coping with ambiguities
Teaching with Case Studies – http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CTL/cgi-bin/docs/newsletter/case_studies.pdf
Download Teaching Materials Using Case Studies – http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/1-casestudies.pdf
Classroom of the Future? Bridging Our Future, envisioned by Intel
Posted: July 25, 2012 Filed under: Ed Tech, Education, eLearning, Learning | Tags: Classroom, collaborate, Ed Tech, Education, Educational Technology, Intel, Technology 1 Comment »Watch as students use technology to collaborate with peers and industry experts to build a bridge model, from the initial design phase through the final structure testing. Intel’s education solutions help teachers provide innovative, personalized and secure learning environments to prepare students for successful futures in the 21st century.
Transforming the Classroom with iPads
Posted: July 22, 2012 Filed under: Ed Tech, Education | Tags: Classroom, EdTech, iPads 1 Comment »Combine 29 fifth graders, 15 iPads, and one gifted teacher and what do you get? A truly transformed classroom.
Better Late Than Never…Poetry in the Classroom
Posted: May 1, 2012 Filed under: Digital Storytelling, Education, Learning, Literacy, Teaching, Uncategorized | Tags: Classroom, Poetry, President Obama, Teaching, White House Comments OffApril was National Poetry month and while I did not post about Poetry in April, I am going to do so in May.
President Obama & Poets at the White House
GREAT resources for Poetry in the Classroom – http://teacher.scholastic.com/poetry/
4+1 Reasons to Get Poetry into Your Classroom
Kids Feel the Power of Poetry in Performance
Poetry Can Change a Student’s Life
How About Some Digital Poetry – http://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-poetry-terry-heick
