Quest To Learn
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Quest to Learn
The design for Quest to Learn, an innovative school in New York City that offers a “game-like” approach to learning. Quest to Learn, an innovative school for grades 6 to 12 in New York City, grew out of the idea that gaming and game design offer a promising new paradigm for curriculum and learning. The designers of Quest to Learn developed an approach to learning that draws from what games do best: drop kids into inquiry-based, complex problem spaces that are built to help players understand how they are doing, what they need to work on, and where to go next. Content is not treated as dry information but as a living resource; students are encouraged to interact with the larger world in ways that feel relevant, exciting, and empowering. Quest to Learn opened in the fall of 2009 with 76 sixth graders. In their first semester, these students learned—among other things—to convert fractions into decimals in order to break a piece of code found in a library book; to use atlases and read maps to create a location guide for a reality television series; and to create video tutorials for a hapless group of fictional inventors. This research and development document outlines the learning framework for the school, making the original design available to others in the field. Elements in development include a detailed curriculum map, a budget, and samples of student and teacher handbooks.
Designed to Learn
Students become attentive, curious, and passionate about learning when they can see its relevance to their lives and when they're empowered to use that learning to solve problems that matter. Regardless of the subject or grade level you teach, you can infuse your instruction with the meaning students crave by implementing design thinking. Design thinking prompts students to consider: "I've learned it. Now what am I going to do with it?" In Designed to Learn, cognitive scientist and educator Lindsay Portnoy shares the amazing teaching and learning that take place in design thinking classrooms. To set the stage, she provides easy-to-implement strategies, classroom examples, and clear tools to scaffold the processes of inquiry, discovery, design, and reflection. Because formative assessment is crucial to the process, Portnoy includes sample assessments that measure student learning and ensure that learners take the lead in their own learning. As the author guides you through the five elements of design thinking (understand and empathize, identify and research, communicate to ideate, prototype and test, and iterate and reflect), you'll learn how to support students as they - Use the content you teach to solve a problem in their community or in the world around them. - Isolate a concern for their designed solution to address. - Communicate ideas and provide valid reasoning for potential solutions. - Prototype a solution and test it. - Revise their design for maximum impact and reflect on the process. Equipped with the strategies and supports in Designed to Learn, teachers will be able to ensure that learning in their classrooms is visible, student-centered, and measurable—by design.
Play to Learn
"Play to Learn: Harnessing Gamification For Student Success" is an innovative and insightful guide for educators who are eager to bring a new level of engagement and excitement to their classrooms. This book is tailored for K-12 teachers, administrators, and educational technologists looking to harness the power of gamification to boost student success. In today’s educational landscape, keeping students motivated and engaged is more challenging than ever. "Play to Learn" offers a fresh perspective, merging the thrill of gaming with educational content, to create a learning experience that is as enjoyable as it is effective. What does "Play to Learn" offer? A Comprehensive Guide to Gamification: Understand the core principles of gamification and how they can be applied effectively in an educational context. Practical Implementation Strategies: Get hands-on with easy-to-implement techniques and tools to bring gamified learning to life in your classroom. Real-World Success Stories: Draw inspiration from a variety of case studies that demonstrate the transformative power of gamification in diverse educational settings. Research-Based Approaches: Rely on the latest educational research and studies to back your gamification strategies, ensuring they're grounded in proven methods. Adaptability to Diverse Learning Needs: Learn to customize gamification approaches to cater to different learning styles, ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all students. Navigating Challenges: Gain insights into potential challenges and pitfalls of gamification in education and learn effective strategies to overcome them. "Play to Learn" is more than just a book; it’s a journey into the heart of what makes learning effective and enjoyable. It empowers educators to transform their classrooms into dynamic, interactive spaces where learning is not just a task, but a rewarding and engaging adventure. Ideal for those who are new to gamification as well as seasoned educators looking to enhance their teaching techniques, "Play to Learn" is an invaluable resource. Dive into this book and discover how to turn every lesson into an engaging game and every classroom into a space where students are not only educated but also inspired. Get your copy of "Play to Learn: Harnessing Gamification For Student Success" and start reshaping the future of education—one game at a time! Ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic and engaging space where learning is not just a task, but an exciting adventure? "Play to Learn: Increase Student Outcomes Through Meaningful Play" is the key to unlocking the full potential of your students and revolutionizing your teaching approach. Boost Student Success: Discover how gamification can motivate and engage students like never before, leading to improved academic performance. Experience the Thrill of Gaming: Learn how to merge the excitement of gaming with educational content to create a truly immersive and enjoyable learning experience. Transformative Case Studies: Draw inspiration from real-world success stories that showcase the incredible impact of gamification in diverse educational settings. Proven Research-Based Approaches: Utilize the latest educational research and studies to ensure your gamification strategies are grounded in effective methods. Inclusivity for All Learners: Customize gamification techniques to suit different learning styles and create an inclusive learning environment for all students. Overcome Challenges: Gain insights into potential obstacles and learn effective strategies to overcome them, ensuring the success of your gamification efforts. "Play to Learn" is not just a book, it's a journey into the heart of effective and enjoyable learning. It empowers educators to transform their classrooms and inspire their students to reach new heights. Ideal for both beginners and experienced educators, "Play to Learn" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their teaching techniques. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reshape the future of education, one game at a time. Get your copy now before the price changes!