Where do social action, art, music, technology, media, pop culture, and most importantly, student needs intersect?
via connectedlearning.tv A goal... a transformation... a need.
"That's how I was taught, and I turned out okay." Who hasn't heard that before in schools across the country? Well, that's not going to work. Or more truthfully, it might work for some, but teachers will lose multitudes of teachable moments with that type of mantra. Instead, we would better serve today's students by really considering their cultural wealth. What differences and simiarities do they bring with them to the classroom that can be supported by learning? What types of practices do they have in other...
via reporter.facinghistory.org Now, that's what I call teaching critical producers of media!! Love this!
Interesting analysis of Participatory Culture and its impact on communication, relationships, learning, and economics. Invasion Of Participatory Culture View more presentations from Jeff Hurt