Exhibitions of Learning

How will learners showcase their learning?

Exhibitions of Learning (also called Celebrations of Learning or Demonstrations of Learning) are events where students share their learning of Indiana's Employability Skills and any products with their community. These events could take the form of a formal presentation (ex. play), an individual exhibition (ex. science fair) or a gallery walk of student tables (ex. showcase).  Exhibitions of learning provide authentic audiences for students with a public deadline which leads to higher quality of work. This gives students motivation for working towards something that will be seen. It is also an opportunity for the greater community including families to be part of the learning process. 

Tools to get started

Create your plan for an Exhibition of Learning using this tool.

Examples

Boise, ID

Students at Anser Charter School demonstrate their learning about birds. At the celebration of learning, these young students engage with their families and professional experts through song, high-quality art work, and thorough research.

Denver, CO

In Denver, CO Embark Education 8th grade students participate in an annual Continuation Ceremony. During this community event, each student engages in a live, unscripted interview to reflect on their experience as a learner in middle school. Students share anecdotes and evidence of how they have demonstrated the skills in the Embark Learner Profile.

San Diego, CA

Students at High Tech High in California showcase their project-based learning products that weave in collaboration, communication, and work ethic during a public exhibition of learning that includes the entire local community. Watch the video here.

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