11 Questions We Need to Ask

1. What are the chances that our children would choose school over another preferred activity?
2. What are the chances a student will always love school? (Not just tolerate it…but literally LOVE it.)
3. What should we do if a child is not captivated by school now?
4. What if we gave our kids more opportunities to create and engineer in elementary school?
5. How might we amplify student voice and foster a deep appreciation for authentic learning that transcends age or grade-level?
6. Better yet…how can we make learning in school MORE authentic now?
7. What if school was less about worksheets and filling in bubbles and more about creating and inventing?
8. What might we have to give up to make school more student-centric, and are we truly willing to take that risk?
9. Can students learn as much through experimentation and failure as they can through traditional means?
10. How might we create a more personalized student learning experience where critical thinking and “dreaming big” were the norm?
11. What would the dinnertime conversation feel like if you were able to ask your child, “What did you invent today and what challenges did you persevere through to make it happen?

The best part about education is that not only do WE get to ask the questions…WE get to answer them because WE are part of the solution! You can be part of a pilot project that is part of the work we are doing at Greenwood Elementary. Teachers are doing some amazing things and truly intent on fostering conditions that support an AMAZING learning experience for kids.

Will you help us usher in a new era of learning that builds upon the tradition of excellence in our district? We refuse to accept a disconnect between “real life” and school. We want our students to have limitless options and access to cutting-edge technology in a safe and supportive environment.

Will you please consider supporting our MakerBot 3D Printer for a new Mobile MakerSpace project on DonorsChoose.org?

If you donate by June 18, 2014 your contribution will receive matching funds. (Use the promo code INSPIRE to have your donation doubled!) If you know of anyone else that may be interested in supporting this project please pass this blog post along.

 

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