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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. |
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=== Sample Activity: |
=== Sample Activity: School Census === |
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'''[[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! |
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This activity uses the [[ |
This activity uses the [[activity template]]. |
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List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Learning activity template]]. |
List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Learning activity template]]. |
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=== Sample 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 learning activity. |
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This activity uses the [[constructionist learning activity]] template. |
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List of activities using this template: [[:Category:Constructionist learning activity template]]. |
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=== Sample Activity: Right Angles === |
=== Sample 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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This activity uses the [[ |
This activity uses the [[constructionist learning activity]] template. |
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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]]. |
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=== Create a new activity === |
=== Create a new activity! === |
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What kinds of activities do we want? Here are some ideas to help you get started. |
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{{:Create a new activity}} |
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*'''Read our [[educational activity guidelines]]''' to understand our vision for learning. |
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*Take a look at some '''[[sample learning activities]]''' to get a sense of what we're looking for. |
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*Use one of the [[:Category:activity templates|activity templates]] to '''create an activity'''. |
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*Browse our always-expanding '''collection of [[:Category:Learning_Activities|learning activities]]''' for ideas and inspiration. |
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[[Category:Learning Activities]] |
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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.
- Read our educational activity guidelines to understand our vision for learning.
- Browse our always-expanding collection of learning activities for ideas and inspiration.
- Use one of the activity templates to help you get started.