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Authentic Project Ideas – Mardi Gras
Back in February, I spent some time in Louisiana and Mississippi. I knew Louisiana, with its French history, celebrated Mardi Gras, and I thought this was the only place in the US that did. I was very surprised to find out there were also Mardi Gras celebrations in Mississippi. I assumed this was because Mississippi … Continue reading Authentic Project Ideas – Mardi Gras
Teaching Authentically to a Class Full of Learners
The question repeatedly comes up about how one teacher can possibly manage a class-full of students working on a class-full of different projects. The answer is the teacher can’t and shouldn’t! Authentic projects should come from a student’s own experiences and interests, but should be based on a common starting point and common curriculum goals. For … Continue reading Teaching Authentically to a Class Full of Learners
Happy Authentic Teaching
I have had this photo on my laptop for two years, and twice I have forgotten about it, and not posted a blog about it during the holiday season. So, please pardon this post in April, or consider it a “Happy Authentic Teaching” post. This is a wreath that hangs every year at a hotel near … Continue reading Happy Authentic Teaching
Authentic Project Ideas – My Bucket List
So if you haven’t figured it out yet, I am a total geek. The Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk has been a stop on my bucket list for a long time. Yep, according to Star Trek lore, Captain Kirk will be born in Riverside, Iowa on March 22, 2228. The entire town is devoted to … Continue reading Authentic Project Ideas – My Bucket List