The engineering design process (see video) is about creating that which does not yet exist. You formulate a problem, explore content related to it, ideate to brainstorm possible solutions, sift through those to select the most effective and feasible, simulate the solution through a prototype you can test, and then, advocate for that solution. Voilà! […]
I updated this in July of 2024 — It’s interesting to note that the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs Report 2023” lists creativity and problem-solving at the top of the skills they are looking for in employees. #LATIC does it! How do you create a culture of creativity and problem-solving while addressing all of […]
A Tampa Bay Times article on May 3 describes how the physical education classes at Chester Taylor Elementary school in Pasco County, FL, are using the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom to make physical education classes “more academic.” The article noted that “more than just play a game, the children studied its history, calculated their statistics, designed […]
What drives a classroom in which students take responsibility for their own learning, are engaged in grappling with content, and are pursuing high academic standards towards higher achievement? Data! The Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom is a data-driven learning environment. It’s a highly structured learning environment that allows students significant voice and choice in their learning. While students […]
How do you ensure that all students achieve at the highest level, thus opening myriad doors for their future? Three popular frameworks converge beautifully to provide the “secret sauce.” IDE Corp.’s Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom (#LATIC) is a framework for designing student-driven classrooms: It puts students in charge of their own learning to produce greater results. The key is […]