Ewan McIntosh and Bill Fowler Question 3

What leads to more engaging learning for under-motivated/disengaged young people? 

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Bookis on July 20, 2011 at 8:16pm
Seeing a purpose for what they are learning or doing. Knowing that they can try something and get feedback before being judged (graded) on their work.
Permalink Reply by Michael Pennington on July 20, 2011 at 8:21pm
We need to change the focus of education from grades to creating "digital footprints worth following"-Garth Holman quote.  Students need to see that their learning impacts the world.  Post students' work online and open it to the world.  Erase the line between school and the "real-world".  Organic learning environments where students create knowledge and share it with everyone!
Permalink Reply by Vicki Pascaretti on July 20, 2011 at 8:25pm
Engaging learning comes from shifting the learning to students and not teachers holding onto the information.  If students are given the opportunity to solve problems, create, communicate, innovate, and collaborate they will own their learning and motivation will naturally increase their learning and engagement will follow.
Permalink Reply by Shaelynn Farnsworth on July 20, 2011 at 8:44pm

*Student-centered with choice

*Equal access to technology

*High-interest, engaging curriculum

*Real-wold relevance

 

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Harvey on July 20, 2011 at 8:55pm

choices

seeing role models learn

praise for efforts

being heard and valued

Permalink Reply by Jeanne Faucheux on July 20, 2011 at 8:56pm
I believe in intervention on a personal/human scale. Students need to know who they are and how they are a part of the larger community. Trust does not develop through lesson plans with these students, but through the time, persistence and generosity of classroom and school leaders. This reminds me of something one of my education professors once said. He said, when you are asked the question, "What do you teach?", always be ready to say "I teach students," not "I teach history, English, math, etc."
Permalink Reply by Morag Riddell on July 20, 2011 at 9:52pm
I would say giving them some choice in their learning.  I'd also like to say access to technology but I find this is not always the case.  Sometimes even the lure of using 'fun' technology doesn't reach them.
Permalink Reply by Michael Lambert on July 21, 2011 at 12:08am

Vicki, thank you...and may I add...

Assessments that lead to a wider audience that is beyond the teacher.  Example:  The 5-boxed paragraph is one-dimensional (text only) and often only for the teacher.  As an option (choice) allow students to create a video that explain their personal thinking.  Videos are 3-D---the narrative is still alive, coupled with the visuals and the sound.  Thus, the video can be placed on web, allowing others (beyond the teacher)



to comment....allowing this video to be part of her/his "legacy." (a term Alan November uses)














































Vicki Pascaretti said:

Engaging learning comes from shifting the learning to students and not teachers holding onto the information.  If students are given the opportunity to solve problems, create, communicate, innovate, and collaborate they will own their learning and motivation will naturally increase their learning and engagement will follow.
Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Sullivan on July 21, 2011 at 9:39am
We need to help students discover what they love and find authentic ways to engage them.
Permalink Reply by Brian Kaye on July 21, 2011 at 9:54am
Connecting the learning to them personally. Allowing students to share in the development of their learning and have an influence on what, where, and how they learn. Making learning personal to each student is critical, especially for the under-motivated and disengaged students.
Permalink Reply by Jim Hobley on July 21, 2011 at 10:46am

Success.  The trick is to lead them to experience some success, whether that means finding a subject or piece of technology that engages them (or) whether that means creating something that they are proud of and allows them to see the potential they were created with.  This is where  teachers need to  explore "interest mining." By thoughtfully listenting to students and asking sincere questions, you can discover things that interest them.  That information can then be leveraged to "hook" them on some subject or piece of technology.

Permalink Reply by James R. Daniels on July 21, 2011 at 11:11am
Learning has to relate to the learner.  If the individual can't see any relevance in their own life they will not connect to the lesson.

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