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Learning is impacted by many processes that help students acquire, retain, and apply knowledge. Chapter 4 of How People Learn II explores how executive function, self-regulation and metacognition, and reconstructive memory support student learning. The graphic below spotlights some of the key concepts from the chapter, as well as their influence on curriculum design. The discussion of creativity by Gura and Rivero is also linked to the chapter, as are the ISTE standards. Together, these ideas show just how successful learning environments can be when creativity/independence are the main focus.  Executive function, self-regulation, and memory are vital processes that support student learning. When combined with opportunities for creativity, certain technology tools, and student-centered practices, all help learners become more engaged and successful in their own learning.  Resources (2020). The Arts, Creativity, & Technology [Review of The Arts, Creativity, & Technology...

Part I     From the beginning of my teaching career, I have heard the exact same quote so many times: "When will we ever need to use this in the real world?" Many students struggle to stay engaged with a curriculum that is not meaningful.  This is not always the case, though. In 2007, the AIW framework was created. AIW, authentic intellectual work, is the model of students completing tasks that actually mean something. These tasks are heavily based in the real world so that students are not guessing as to 'why are we even learning this?" This framework is very different than the traditional model, which is mostly centered around memorization of facts. To see the difference between the traditional and AIW model, a math assignment aligned to each framework will be compared and contrasted. A traditional math assignment that you will see in many classrooms across the country will be a 20-question assignment about solving percentages, such as 'What is 20% of 93?'....

     Hello! My name is Harli Clem, and I am a certified teacher in Oklahoma. I was born and raised in Randlett, Oklahoma, and I currently teach at Grandfield Public Schools. At my school, I teach a wide range of subjects, including high school Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, 6th-grade Science and Social Studies, and middle school math. On top of teaching, I also serve as the assistant softball coach, academic team coach, and assistant cheer coach. I teach at a very small school distri ct with around 200 students across campus, which allows me to take on various roles and responsibilities. I am currently very happy with where I am with the opportunities I have been given. However, I aspire to become a high school math teacher and potentially a college math professor and college softball coach one day.      The ISTE standard that I have chosen is 1.7.b Global Collaborator. This standard relates to working with others to solve a task from multiple viewpo...