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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 example 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 example activities are intended as inspiration. They should be used as guidelines, not stencils. |
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== Example Activity: Class Orchestra == |
=== Example Activity: Class Orchestra === |
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'''[[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 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 activity. |
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== Example Activity: Right Angles == |
=== Example Activity: Right Angles === |
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'''[[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. |
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== Example Activity: Poll Builder == |
=== Example Activity: Poll Builder === |
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'''Poll Builder [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_Plans_Overview|overview]] and lessons ([[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_1|1]], [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_2|2]], [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_3|3]], [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_4|4]]).''' A series of lesson plans about polling, designed by the [http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/ WorldWideWorkshop Foundation] in partnership with OLPC. A good model for modular lesson plans that engage constructionist principles. |
'''Poll Builder [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_Plans_Overview|overview]] and lessons ([[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_1|1]], [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_2|2]], [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_3|3]], [[Poll_Builder:_Lesson_4|4]]).''' A series of lesson plans about polling, designed by the [http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/ WorldWideWorkshop Foundation] in partnership with OLPC. A good model for modular lesson plans that engage constructionist principles. |
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Revision as of 20:32, 26 June 2007
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 example activities are intended as inspiration. They should be used as guidelines, not stencils.
Example 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 activity.
Example 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.
Example Activity: Poll Builder
Poll Builder overview and lessons (1, 2, 3, 4). A series of lesson plans about polling, designed by the WorldWideWorkshop Foundation in partnership with OLPC. A good model for modular lesson plans that engage constructionist principles.