Promoting Authentic Learning through
21st Century Learning Conferences
Plymouth State University
January Jamboree 2.0
January 19, 2017
9:45am - 10:45am
Thank you for joining our workshop. We are excited to connect with other educators as we share information about innovating authentic learning through 21st Century Learning Conferences. As we get ready to begin, we encourage you to explore this website and share your ideas with other participants. Our presentation includes a variety of technology tools that we'll use to brainstorm, share ideas, and build our collective capacity as educators. We look forward to working and learning together during this workshop and throughout the jamboree!
Building a common understanding
of authentic learning.
How do you define authentic learning?
Using the Mentimeter below, share your definition of authentic learning.
Using the Mentimeter below, share your definition of authentic learning.
10 Elements of Authentic Learning
How can you tell if the learning in your curriculum is authentic? The best place to begin is to ensure that you and your colleagues have access to the research on the characteristics of authentic learning. Check out the infographic below with information from "Authentic Learning from the 21st Century: An Overview" by Marilyn M. Lombardi.
Not all 10 elements need to be present for work to be considered authentic. However - the more you can check off, the more likely it is that you are challenging your students to use their learning to become ready for life in college, careers, and the community.
Not all 10 elements need to be present for work to be considered authentic. However - the more you can check off, the more likely it is that you are challenging your students to use their learning to become ready for life in college, careers, and the community.
Looking for more information? Check out this post about authentic learning from NipmucPrincipal.com.
Now that we have collaborated to define authentic learning, take a few minutes to consider the amount of time dedicated to authentic learning opportunities in your school community. Click on the poll to the left to share the percentage of time students are engaged in authentic learning. How do we challenge the status quo and provide more real-world learning opportunities to our students?
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