The document describes how O'Neill Public School in Nebraska implemented a 1:1 device program and 24/7 digital learning opportunities to empower students, break down barriers, and cultivate a culture of pride. The school provided students with choice in devices and learning, challenged them with real-world problems through challenge-based learning, and leveraged various technologies to publish student work and connect their learning community.
21. “We need to move beyond the idea that
an education is something that is
provided for us, and toward the idea that
an education is something that we
create for ourselves.”
~Stephen Downes
41. Reduce your school’s paper waste
Design an app to improve communication on your campus.
Increase recycling in your community
Cultural Shift: Disprove a misconception about your generation
Make your town more energy efficient
Improve the online behaviors of youth in your community
Increase the percentage of students in your class who stay in school for one more year.
Change a policy in your school.
Transform apathy into engagement
Create cross-cultural connections in your school and/or community.
Increase the number of healthy food choices served at school (or at home).
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44. Making
a
Difference...
CBL is effective in building 21st Century Skills
90% of teachers reported significant improvements in twelve key 21st century
skill areas
CBL Engages Students in Learning
Over 75% of students, across every age group, felt they learned more than
they expected, worked harder than they normally do, and were part of solving
a big problem.
Teachers find CBL engaging, effective,
& a good use of time.
Over 90% of teachers, across every grade
level, felt that CBL was a good use of their
limited time and would use it again.
2009 CBL Pilot Report, New Media Consortium; 2011 CBL Implementation Report, New Media Consortium