Several weeks ago, Jill and I went to see a documentary at the Milwaukee Film Fest called Most Likely to Succeed. If you are interested in education then you should see this film. I was able to meet with the producer, Ted Dintersmith, at the DCRL before the film. Chad and Caitlin joined us as well. We had a very interesting conversation with Ted and Kristie. I am currently researching a middle school - high school curriculum that focusses on project based learning as an alternative to AP college prep courses.
I see it in my college students: who cares what facts you know; if you can't implement, problem solve, make decisions, create, and connect your hands with your head then what can you do beside spout facts? There is a revolution coming in education and the current teaching models and economic structure is going to be changing drastically. The makers and problem solvers are going to play a pivotal role in how our young people are shaped. Think of it as a return to those one room schools, and collaborative work spaces of industrial arts programs from long ago. A place where people build things and they don't wait for someone to hand them "knowledge on a platter". It will hopefully create a generation of self sufficient thinkers and doers. At the least maybe we'll be able to create a society where people take pride in their work. Maybe I'm just dreaming...
I see it in my college students: who cares what facts you know; if you can't implement, problem solve, make decisions, create, and connect your hands with your head then what can you do beside spout facts? There is a revolution coming in education and the current teaching models and economic structure is going to be changing drastically. The makers and problem solvers are going to play a pivotal role in how our young people are shaped. Think of it as a return to those one room schools, and collaborative work spaces of industrial arts programs from long ago. A place where people build things and they don't wait for someone to hand them "knowledge on a platter". It will hopefully create a generation of self sufficient thinkers and doers. At the least maybe we'll be able to create a society where people take pride in their work. Maybe I'm just dreaming...
