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One Laptop per Child is interested in learning activities of all kinds-- subject-specific exercises, interdisciplinary activities, generalized models for learning and play, etc. The following sample activities are intended as inspiration. They should be used as guidelines, not stencils.
One Laptop per Child is interested in learning activities of all kinds-- subject-specific exercises, interdisciplinary activities, generalized models for learning and play, etc. The following sample activities are intended as inspiration. They should be used as guidelines, not stencils.

=== Sample Activity: School Census ===
'''[[Learning activities/School Census|School Census]].''' An activity outline for how to conduct a census in your school, inspired by a story from [[Galadima]] School, Nigeria. A good example of learning that extends beyond the classroom-- and into the classroom next door!

This activity uses the [[activity template]].

List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Learning activity template]].


=== Sample Activity: Class Orchestra ===
=== Sample Activity: Class Orchestra ===
'''[[Learning activities/Class Orchestra|Class Orchestra]].''' An activity outline for how to stage an XO orchestra in your class inspired by a story from [[Galadima]] School, Nigeria. A good example of extending a single-subject exercise into a interdisciplinary learning activity.
'''[[Learning activities/Class Orchestra|Class Orchestra]].''' An activity outline for how to stage an XO orchestra in your class inspired by a story from [[Galadima]] School, Nigeria. A good example of extending a single-subject exercise into a interdisciplinary learning activity.


This activity uses the [[Activity template]].
This activity uses the [[constructionist learning activity]] template.


List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Learning activity template]].
List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Constructionist learning activity template]].


=== Sample Activity: Right Angles ===
=== Sample Activity: Right Angles ===
'''[[Collaboration_example|Right Angles]].''' A well-structured lesson plan about right angles, as well as a model for collaboration between classrooms. A good example of how to engage constructionist principles in the process of crafting a detailed lesson plan.
'''[[Collaboration_example|Right Angles]].''' A well-structured lesson plan about right angles, as well as a model for collaboration between classrooms. A good example of how to engage constructionist principles in the process of crafting a detailed lesson plan.


This activity uses the [[Constructionist activity template]].
This activity uses the [[constructionist learning activity]] template.


List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Constructionist learning activity template]].
List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Constructionist learning activity template]].
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List of activities using this template: [[:Category:MaMaMedia learning activity template]].
List of activities using this template: [[:Category:MaMaMedia learning activity template]].


=== Create a new activity ===
=== Create a new activity! ===

What kinds of activities do we want? Here are some ideas to help you get started.


{{:Create a new activity}}
*'''Read our [[educational activity guidelines]]''' to understand our vision for learning.
*Browse our always-expanding '''collection of [[:Category:Learning_Activities|learning activities]]''' for ideas and inspiration.
*Use one of the '''[[:Category:activity templates|activity templates]]''' to help you get started.


[[Category:Learning Activities]]
[[Category:Learning Activities]]

Latest revision as of 17:51, 15 April 2010

One Laptop per Child is interested in learning activities of all kinds-- subject-specific exercises, interdisciplinary activities, generalized models for learning and play, etc. The following sample activities are intended as inspiration. They should be used as guidelines, not stencils.

Sample Activity: School Census

School Census. An activity outline for how to conduct a census in your school, inspired by a story from Galadima School, Nigeria. A good example of learning that extends beyond the classroom-- and into the classroom next door!

This activity uses the activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:Learning activity template.

Sample Activity: Class Orchestra

Class Orchestra. An activity outline for how to stage an XO orchestra in your class inspired by a story from Galadima School, Nigeria. A good example of extending a single-subject exercise into a interdisciplinary learning activity.

This activity uses the constructionist learning activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:Constructionist learning activity template.

Sample Activity: Right Angles

Right Angles. A well-structured lesson plan about right angles, as well as a model for collaboration between classrooms. A good example of how to engage constructionist principles in the process of crafting a detailed lesson plan.

This activity uses the constructionist learning activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:Constructionist learning activity template.

Sample Activity: Poll Builder

Poll Builder overview and lessons (1, 2, 3, 4). A series of lesson plans about polling, designed by the World Wide Workshop Foundation in partnership with OLPC. A good model for modular lesson plans that engage constructionist principles.

This activity uses the MaMaMedia activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:MaMaMedia learning activity template.

Create a new activity!

What kinds of activities do we want? Here are some ideas to help you get started.

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