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Learning Artifacts

A Principal's Reflections

I routinely speak about the need for students to produce learning artifacts that demonstrate conceptual mastery. Knowledge often comes to us via transcribed content or artifacts, which is derived from other''s knowledge. These are facts, concepts, processes, procedures, and principles (Clark & Chopeta, 2004).

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Humanity's Epic Journey to Australia Through an Ancient Resin Artifact

Anthropology.net

By revealing that humans likely traversed the northern route 55,000 years ago, this small artifact challenges previous assumptions and emphasizes the importance of continued research in understanding human evolution, movement, and societal development.

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The Difference Between Constructivism And Constructionism

TeachThought

Definition of Constructionism Constructionism extends constructivist ideas by emphasizing learning through creating tangible artifacts, such as models or projects. Constructionism Theory Ley Idea: This approach extends constructivist ideas into learning by making, emphasizing the creation of tangible products or artifacts.

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5 Clear Ways Digital Benefits Learners

A Principal's Reflections

Collaborative exchanges among peers, teachers, authors, and mentors can turn a simple student writing product into a multifaceted and informative artifact. By selecting appropriate tools, students can create artifacts that demonstrate their conceptual mastery while acquiring and applying essential skill sets.

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8 Elements of Effective Coaching

A Principal's Reflections

My facilitation partner from KDE, Ben Maynard, has been incredible at using Google Jamboard for participants to upload artifacts, ask questions, and brainstorm strategies that the leaders hope to implement in the near future. The artifact above was one of many that have been shared during the longitudinal work with KDE.

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The Everlasting Influence of a Great Teacher

A Principal's Reflections

I knew I had at least one ceramic sculpture, but little did I know that there was a treasure trove of artifacts lying in wait in my attic. Almost all of the artifacts came from Mr. Wynn’s class, including a fully functional ceramic snail that holds pencils and pens.

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How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology

TeachThought

Share ‘school work’ Ideally authentic products and artifacts produced through new skills and knowledge useful to people and communities. Curate cultural artifacts and ‘local memory’ Today, museums do the work of ‘curating,’ but that’s a crude way to preserve the cultural artifacts that matter.

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