Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Jennifer Weening
When it comes to assessment, traditional pen-and-paper tests are pretty much as far from authentic as you can get: one student, performing in a singular modality, with the teacher as the only viewer. Projects can be more authentic, but until there is an audience outside of the classroom, it can be hard to get students … Continue reading “Tis the Season: on authentic assessments”
Written by Jennifer Weening
Last year, my action plan centred upon restructuring my Communications Technology class in order to allow students to spend more time focusing on their own areas of interest. While this is still a work in progress—so far, I’ve revamped my first two units to try to cover a broader base of basic skills—my hope is … Continue reading “Learning Management and the Student UX: My 2016-17 Action Plan”