Creating Purpose-Driven Learning Experiences. William M. Ferriter

Creating Purpose-Driven Learning Experiences - William M. Ferriter


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       Solutions for Digital Learner–Centered Classrooms

       CreatingPurpose-DrivenLearning Experiences

      William M. Ferriter

      Copyright © 2015 by Solution Tree Press

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      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Ferriter, William M.

      Creating purpose-driven learning experiences / by William M. Ferriter.

      pages cm -- (Solutions)

      Includes bibliographical references.

      ISBN 978-1-942496-31-1 (perfect bound) 1. Inquiry-based learning. 2. Active learning. 3. Project method in teaching. 4. Motivation in education. I. Title.

      LB1027.23.F47 2015

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      2015007484

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      This book is dedicated to thought leaders like Will Richardson, Scott McLeod, Dean Shareski, Chris Lehmann, Patrick Larkin, and George and Alec Couros, who have been challenging both my thinking and my practice for the better part of the past decade. Thank you for letting me learn alongside you.

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      Table of Contents

       About the Author

       Introduction

       A Necessary Change in Teacher Mindset

       Succeeding at Meaningful Work

       Chapter 1: Here’s What I Mean by Doing Work That Matters

       Working to Engage Students

       Project-Based Learning as a Tool for Doing Work That Matters

       Chapter 2: Microlending as an Example of Doing Work That Matters

       Kiva Makes It Possible for Students to Do Work That Matters

       Is Microlending the Right Project for You?

       What Required Objectives Will You Address in a Microlending Project?

       Would Addressing Poverty in Your Local Community Make More Sense for Your Students?

       How Will You Handle the Funds You Collect for Your Microlending Project?

       Resources for Supporting Classroom Microlending Projects

       Which Country Should We Loan To Comparison Activity

       Do Something Funny for Money Day

       Lending to Women, Lending to a Group, Giving a Gift Card to Another Class

       Kiva Lending Questions

       Kiva Loan Reflection Organizer

       Setting Kiva Loan Priorities

       Self-Assessment Rubric for Microlending Project

       Kiva U

       Teachers as Resources

       Conclusion

       Chapter 3: Purpose-Driven Blogging as an Example of Doing Work That Matters

       Raising Awareness About Issues That Matter

       Four Tips for Starting Your Own Purpose-Driven Classroom Blogging Project

       Choose a Cause That Matters to Your Kids

       Use One Blog for Your Entire Class

       Choose a Blogging Platform That You Are Comfortable With

       Recruit Regular Readers and Commenters for Your Blog

       Resources for Supporting Classroom Blogging Projects

       Classroom Blogging Tasks to Tackle

       Self-Assessment Rubric for Classroom Blogging Projects

       Tracking Student Mastery—Classroom Blogging Project

       Classroom Blogging Reflection

       Conclusion

       Chapter 4: Making School Different

       How Will You Make School Different?

       References

      William M. Ferriter (@plugusin) is a National Board Certified Teacher of sixth graders in a professional learning community (PLC) in North Carolina. He has designed professional development courses for educators nationwide. He is also a founding member and senior fellow of the Teacher Leaders Network and has served as teacher in residence at the Center for Teaching Quality.

      An advocate for PLCs, student-centered learning spaces, improved teacher working conditions, and teacher leadership, Bill has represented educators on Capitol Hill and presented at state, national, and international conferences. He has also had articles published in the Journal of Staff Development, Educational Leadership, Phi Delta Kappan, and Threshold Magazine. Bill also maintains a popular blog—The Tempered Radical (blog.williamferriter.com)—where he


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