“Kids need digital tools which support creative expression.
Kids need encouragement and space to make choices in expressing themselves creatively.
Kids need opportunities to learn how to make their own creative products by observing other learners creating and sharing. A step-by-step manual and lesson plan may not be needed at all. Time to observe, listen, and be mentored is what’s essential.
Kids need opportunities to share and celebrate their creations with others.
Thanks to Deb Barrows for taking the time to teach Sarah about Animation-ish at ACTEM, and to Cheryl for engaging as a reflective observer as well as participant in this process as well.”
Please check out his blog post here.
Thanks for sharing, Wes! I could not agree more. I esp. liked “Kids need opportunities to share and celebrate their creations with others.” We need to “broadcast” all our creative successes in the classroom to help the public (and politicians” begin to really know what creative education looks like. Most adults remember a very “in straight rows” “memorize the state birds” kind of classroom. This 21st century brings us a whole new way to experience a whole new connected universe – connected people – connected information…
Keep sharing your vision with others.
Peter