Meeting students where they are
July 1, 2016
Ito, Mimi. 2016. “Meeting Students Where they Are.” ISTE Blog, July 1.
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When young people get involved in a community of shared interests and expertise, learning happens as an organic side effect of creating, mobilizing and being part of the life of a community. The team captain models a play for new recruits. “Beta readers” in fan fiction groups review one another’s work before it’s published. Kids gather in the playground to debate the merits of Pokémon cards and decks. How can educators connect with this enthusiasm for learning and knowledge?