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“We ultimately define what it is by how we choose to observe it.” This quote about the theory of duality from an artist may be one of the most powerful lines I have heard about… assessment. Do we not define the work and performance of students in schools by what we choose to assess?
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Physics in the Hands of a Seven-Year-Old | MindShift
“a tribute to the ingenuity and resilience of kids — and what happens when you put learning their hands.”
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‘Antifragile,’ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb – NYTimes.com
I wonder … How might volatility help students develop more real-world skills? Would such engagement help them learn to be antifragile? It seems that real-world PBL (capital P) can position learners to work on relevant issues that swim in complexity. Students could solve some of these issues and develop the antifragility to deal with bigger issues as adults. Our world certainly could use such skilled citizens.
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Where in the World Will You Go Next with PBL? | Edutopia
PBL in the real world.
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As I read this piece, I challenged myself to think of schools and students. How might school be more meaningful for student learners? Herein lies the key, doesn’t it?
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Seth’s Blog: Ridiculous is the new remarkable
If it’s not ridiculous, it’s hard to imagine it resonating with the people who will invest time and energy to spread the word. The magic irony is that the ridiculous plan is actually the most sensible…
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Really interesting piece about the disruption in higher ed. Makes point about creating “luxury” and “economy” classes of education, and some obstacles for MOOC revolution are examined.
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