Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-by-Step Projects From an Edtech Coach
This insider’s guide from a seasoned technology coach provides classroom teachers with ideas and strategies to help students develop real-world projects to support authentic learning.

Not every teacher has a dedicated coach who can support them in the classroom. Even those who do can benefit from additional ideas and support from a seasoned coach. Written by an experienced instructional technologist, this book is designed to help fill this role, showing teachers how to empower students to take charge of their own learning and provide creative and authentic opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge through projects.

With this book, teachers will get the guidance they need to help students engage in learning experiences that allow them to reflect on their level of knowledge and what they need to learn, while exploring topics that correspond with their interests. Instead of providing text-based slideshow presentations that students read off a screen, teachers will learn to guide students in creating tutorial videos, providing peer reviews, curating their own resources and participating in debates.

The book:
  • Shows how to take the fear out of edtech projects and presentations, while helping educators solve the problem of finding time to develop and manage authentic projects.
  • Offers a blueprint for implementing high-quality strategies and lesson ideas in classes, with a plethora of practical resources to inspire students.
  • Demonstrates the importance of pedagogy before tech, with some activities highlighting a blend of hands-on learning and technology.
  • Aligns projects to the ISTE Standards, providing a road map for creating valuable opportunities to help students become successful lifelong learners.
  • Includes at least three project lesson plans in every chapter, with adaptations for brick-and-mortar and online learning; as well as templates and student examples.
For those just beginning to implement projects in their classroom, this book provides a framework for getting started. For those who have been incorporating student projects successfully for years, this book provides fresh ideas and strategies to help students further develop as creative communicators.

Audience: K-12 educators and edtech coaches
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Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-by-Step Projects From an Edtech Coach
This insider’s guide from a seasoned technology coach provides classroom teachers with ideas and strategies to help students develop real-world projects to support authentic learning.

Not every teacher has a dedicated coach who can support them in the classroom. Even those who do can benefit from additional ideas and support from a seasoned coach. Written by an experienced instructional technologist, this book is designed to help fill this role, showing teachers how to empower students to take charge of their own learning and provide creative and authentic opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge through projects.

With this book, teachers will get the guidance they need to help students engage in learning experiences that allow them to reflect on their level of knowledge and what they need to learn, while exploring topics that correspond with their interests. Instead of providing text-based slideshow presentations that students read off a screen, teachers will learn to guide students in creating tutorial videos, providing peer reviews, curating their own resources and participating in debates.

The book:
  • Shows how to take the fear out of edtech projects and presentations, while helping educators solve the problem of finding time to develop and manage authentic projects.
  • Offers a blueprint for implementing high-quality strategies and lesson ideas in classes, with a plethora of practical resources to inspire students.
  • Demonstrates the importance of pedagogy before tech, with some activities highlighting a blend of hands-on learning and technology.
  • Aligns projects to the ISTE Standards, providing a road map for creating valuable opportunities to help students become successful lifelong learners.
  • Includes at least three project lesson plans in every chapter, with adaptations for brick-and-mortar and online learning; as well as templates and student examples.
For those just beginning to implement projects in their classroom, this book provides a framework for getting started. For those who have been incorporating student projects successfully for years, this book provides fresh ideas and strategies to help students further develop as creative communicators.

Audience: K-12 educators and edtech coaches
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Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-by-Step Projects From an Edtech Coach

Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-by-Step Projects From an Edtech Coach

by Kristin Harrington
Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-by-Step Projects From an Edtech Coach

Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-by-Step Projects From an Edtech Coach

by Kristin Harrington

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Overview

This insider’s guide from a seasoned technology coach provides classroom teachers with ideas and strategies to help students develop real-world projects to support authentic learning.

Not every teacher has a dedicated coach who can support them in the classroom. Even those who do can benefit from additional ideas and support from a seasoned coach. Written by an experienced instructional technologist, this book is designed to help fill this role, showing teachers how to empower students to take charge of their own learning and provide creative and authentic opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge through projects.

With this book, teachers will get the guidance they need to help students engage in learning experiences that allow them to reflect on their level of knowledge and what they need to learn, while exploring topics that correspond with their interests. Instead of providing text-based slideshow presentations that students read off a screen, teachers will learn to guide students in creating tutorial videos, providing peer reviews, curating their own resources and participating in debates.

The book:
  • Shows how to take the fear out of edtech projects and presentations, while helping educators solve the problem of finding time to develop and manage authentic projects.
  • Offers a blueprint for implementing high-quality strategies and lesson ideas in classes, with a plethora of practical resources to inspire students.
  • Demonstrates the importance of pedagogy before tech, with some activities highlighting a blend of hands-on learning and technology.
  • Aligns projects to the ISTE Standards, providing a road map for creating valuable opportunities to help students become successful lifelong learners.
  • Includes at least three project lesson plans in every chapter, with adaptations for brick-and-mortar and online learning; as well as templates and student examples.
For those just beginning to implement projects in their classroom, this book provides a framework for getting started. For those who have been incorporating student projects successfully for years, this book provides fresh ideas and strategies to help students further develop as creative communicators.

Audience: K-12 educators and edtech coaches

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781564848789
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Publication date: 12/08/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 10 MB

About the Author

Kristin Harrington is an edtech coach for Flagler County School District in Palm Coast, Florida. Harrington is a PLN Leader for the ISTE Learning Spaces Network and the 2020 ISTE Edtech Coaches PLN Award recipient. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St. Augustine and Edcamp Flagler, and she co-moderates #FLedChat on Twitter. As an adjunct professor, she’s developed a deeper knowledge and appreciation for what it takes for students to succeed beyond high school and is passionate about sharing this information with others.
Kristin Harrington is an edtech coach for Flagler County School District in Palm Coast, Florida. Harrington is a PLN Leader for the ISTE Learning Spaces Network and the 2020 ISTE Edtech Coaches PLN Award recipient. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St. Augustine and Edcamp Flagler, and she co-moderates #FLedChat on Twitter. As an adjunct professor, she’s developed a deeper knowledge and appreciation for what it takes for students to succeed beyond high school and is passionate about sharing this information with others.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 Focus on the Learning. Not the Product 1

Developing a Project Mindset 3

Setting a Foundation for Project Success 10

Lesson Plans 14

Lesson Plan 1.1 Weather Forecast Project 14

Lesson Plan 1.2 Hacking Science Labs 19

Lesson Plan 1.3 Book Trailers 24

Coach's Connection 28

Chapter 2 Creating Creative Communicators 35

Motivate Students to Create Quality Work 37

Engage Shy and Introverted Students 40

Help Students Understand the Importance of Design 41

Lesson Plans 49

Lesson Plan 2.1 PechaKucha Presentations 49

Lesson Plan 2.2 Life Cycles Jigsaw Research Project 53

Lesson Plan 2.3 Math Jigsaw Project 57

Lesson Plan 2.4 Student-Created Tutorial Videos 61

Coach's Connection 65

Chapter 3 Collaborative for Success 73

Some Lesser-Known Educator Sharing Tools 75

Enhance Projects with Content Experts 76

Provide an Authentic Audience 79

Engaging Students in Peer Review 82

Lesson Plans 88

Lesson Plan 3.1 Algorithmic Thinking Project 88

Lesson Plan 3.2 Pick Your Path Stories 92

Lesson Plan 3.3 Invent It Challenge 96

Lesson Plan 3.4 Student-Led Citizen Science 100

Coach's Connection 104

Chaper 4 Designing Meaningful Protects 111

Make Presentations Meaningful 112

Establish an Authentic Purpose 116

Get Started with Brainstorming 120

Transforming Take-Home Projects 122

Lesson Plans 127

Lesson Plan 4.1 Historical Thinking Project 127

Lesson Plan 4.2 The Feynman Project 132

Lesson Plan 4.3 Garden Tiered Project 137

Lesson Plan 4.4 Carnival Math Tiered Project 141

Coach's Connection 145

Chapter 5 Planning for the Unexpected 155

Preparing for Teachable Moments 156

Inquiry and Wonder Wall Lessons 163

Creating an Environment to Support Spontaneity 164

Exploring Data Analytics During Spontaneous Projects 166

Lesson Plans 168

Lesson Plan 5.1 Current Events Research Project 168

Lesson Plan 5.2 Inquiry Expeditions 172

Lesson Plan 5.3 Improv Presentations 176

Coach's Connection 179

Chapter 6 Make The Most of Your Time 185

Goals, Reminders, and Inspiration 186

Time Management 187

Time-Management Tools and Strategies 189

Engaging the Audience During Presentations 195

Lesson Plans 199

Lesson Plan 6.1 Virtual Field Trips 199

Lesson Plan 6.2 Tell Me Something I Don't Know 203

Lesson Plan 6.3 Character Debates Project 206

Coach's Connection 209

Parting Thoughts 215

Appendix A Edtech Coaches Professional Learning Course Model 216

Appendix B Protect Examples 217

Appendix C Adventures in Authentic Learning Toolbox 218

References 219

Index 222

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