Post on 26-Dec-2015
Shoebox, Wiki’s, and Blogs - Oh My!
Laura LockhartAnd
Lisa Hamwww.isearchusearch.com
2010 IBM Survey Report
“more than 1,500 CEO’s from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide believe that – more than
rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision – successfully navigating an increasingly
complex world will require creativity.”
The Creativity Crisis“Creativity isn’t about freedom from concrete facts, rather fact
finding and deep research are vital stages in the creative process. Scholars argue that current curriculum standards can still be met, if
taught in a different way.” Bronson and Merryman, 2010
iSearch
Information Problem Solving
“Encouraging students to write about topics that matter most to them is probably the first step in helping students care about their
writing.”Calkins and Harwayne
The Writing Process
and
Digital Writing
Peer Editing and Conferencing Protocol
Conferencing and collaborating on projects are critical to helping students gain important skills and be prepared for 21st century learning.
Conferencing Protocol from Slusher, Brian. 2009. “Praising, Questioning, Wishing; An Approach to Responding to Writing.” National Writing Project.
Formative and Summative
Assessments
Formative and Summative
Assessments
iSearch Project
Students and teachers work together to constantly monitor
process, progress, and accomplishments. The cooperation,
group work, and input from everyone involved helps to solidify
the community of lifelong and creative learners.
What Kids Really Want
Contact UsLaura Lockhart - laura.lockhart@kellerisd.net
Lisa Ham – lisa.ham@kellerisd.net
Wiki - www.isearchusearch.com