Today's education landscape increasingly leverages technology and community engagement to create dynamic learning environments. The internet and social media serve as powerful platforms for exchanging ideas and enhancing knowledge through global interaction.
Students communicating with an audience beyond the classroom
that make learning authentic through sourcing information,
communicating to audiences and working with community partner
School
Cross-curricular connections
Learning Skills and content
where learning follows what the student needs to know and results in the “uncovering” of curriculum through the skillful facilitation by the teacher
The Internet
Learning spaces and technology for self-directive and collaborative learning
Social Media as a platform for exchanging ideas, knowledge and information
Using tools that help enhance knowledge by spreading ideas and interacting globally
Home
Parent involvement in the learning process and facilitation of action plans
Students learning outside the classroom
Keeping a link between what's learned in school and implementing them in the home environment
Ongoing Inquiry
Critical and Creative thinking
Learning lead by student questions
Problem-based learning
The Community and Citizenship
- Environmental, social and economic
- monitoring/enhancement
- Cultural exploration/expression
- Internships/applying employment skills
- Engaging in community processes
- Influencing government
- Solving community problems
Learning Locally
where the community becomes the classroom and learning is grounded in experiences right outside the school door, involving the natural, built and cultural environments