Learning How to Learn:
 

• Brainstorming

• Question building

• Gathering and organizing quality information

• Reading engagement

• Analysis and synthesis of information and ideas

• Collaborative writing and editing

• Collaborative visualization; Mindmapping

• Presenting, publishing and communicating

• Reflection and metacognition

• Collaborative knowledge building; Collaborative intelligence

   

Motivation:

• Novelty

• Real world
• Relevant
• Experimenting and playing Problem posing and problem solving Simulations
• Global projects: Appreciation of other cultures

Creativity and Content Creation:
 

• Building/composing, creating using many tools and presentation venues

• Digital story telling; growth in oral speaking
• Creativity tools and innovation because of those tools
• Presenting, publishing and communicating
• Collaborative  and individual writing 

Efficiency:

• Tools that save time for individuals and groups 
• Organizational tools that help everyone get the job done.

Deep Understanding of Content Knowledge:

• Collaborative visualization; Mindmapping

• Multimedia experiences not possible in a non-tech world
• Simulations
• Growth in Content Knowledge: the major ideas of the various disciplines: what we know and are able to do

Assessing What We Really Value:

• Deep understanding

• Learning How to Learn
• Critical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Habits of mind
• College and career ready
• Common Core Standards and other standards we value
• Formative and summative

Teaching Strategies, Techniques and Organization:
 

• Differentiation
• Presentations
• Going paperless
• Tracking and managing
• management systems for courses, grading
• Environments such as Google Apps for Education; Moodle

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