Creativity in the classroom
Contents
- 1 Description
- 2 Learning Path Outline
- 2.1 Digital storytelling with Microsoft Sway
- 2.2 Introduction to Paint 3D
- 2.3 Working with Digital Storytelling in the STEM-subjects through silent videos
- 2.4 Computational Thinking and its importance in education
- 2.5 How to Infuse Computational Thinking in your Teaching with Maker Challenges
- 2.6 Minecraft and Redstone
- 3 Source
Description
When teachers mix creativity in with the curriculum, not only does engagement increase, but students then have the chance to innovate. Additionally, creativity includes communication opportunities and contributes to the social-emotional growth of the students. These courses will help you learn how technology can be leveraged to infuse creativity into learning.
- 3a - Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.
- 3b - Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.
- 4a - Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.
- 4c - Use collaborative tools to expand students' authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.
- 5a - Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
- 5b - Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
- 6a - Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.
- 6c - Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.
Learning Path Outline
Digital storytelling with Microsoft Sway
By allowing teachers and students to focus on content and not worry about format, the Digital storytelling with Microsoft Sway course will show how Sway can be used to capture and share digital stories that need to be told in and around classroom activities.
Introduction to Paint 3D
Whether you’re an artist or just want to try out some doodles, Paint 3D makes it easy to unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life! As part of Windows 10, you have a new, free, built-in app called Paint 3D that allows you to unleash your creativity. Anyone can experience, create, and share in a new dimension. Learn how you and your
Working with Digital Storytelling in the STEM-subjects through silent videos
This course will give you a deeper understanding of why digital storytelling is beneficial for learning and how you could use silent videos created in the Sensavis Win 10 app to make learning in STEM subjects more accessible, fun and exciting for all students.
Computational Thinking and its importance in education
This course is designed for all educators from all subject areas who would like to know more about Computational Thinking and how it can be applied within cross-curricular educational settings.
How to Infuse Computational Thinking in your Teaching with Maker Challenges
Learn how to run your own Maker Challenge with this course and earn 500 points!
Minecraft and Redstone
Minecraft: Education Edition empowers educators and students to engage in student-centered, collaborative, and global environments. Through this course, participants will dive into the circuitry capabilities of Redstone by viewing demonstrations and detailed directions about how to implement these features. This course shares many tips, ...
