Problem Solving
December
This Monthly Focus Skill at a Glance:
The monthly focus of ‘Problem Solving’ explores the teacher’s ability to inspire and cultivate student innovation to address real world challenges.
Examples of this Monthly Focus Skill in GISD:
Elementary:
-Teachers facilitate learning experiences in which students collect, organize, and interpret data using digital tools like Google Forms & Sheets to explore possible solutions to real world problems.
Secondary:
-Teachers facilitate the process of identifying a problem and systematically finding a solution through activities aligned to the design process.
Standards that Shape this Skill Focus:
STANDARDS FOR EDUCATORS
-Teachers use technology to:
Create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning
Apply instructional design principles
Design learning opportunities for students to use the design process and computational thinking
Planning - Activities - Dimension 1.4:
The teacher plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higher-order thinking, persistence and achievement.
Instruction - Communication - Dimension 2.3:
The teacher clearly and accurately communicates to support persistence, deeper learning and effective effort.
STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS
-Students identify problems, utilize data, and develop solutions.
Identify and break apart problems
Collect data
Synthesize data for solutions
-Students use a design process to create solutions
Generate questions & identify problems
Plan strategies for project management
Develop, test, refine innovative designs
Students consider the benefits and risks of online sharing and explore how a digital persona can affect one's sense of self, reputation, and relationships.
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