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"It is my conviction that the schools are responsible for the gross foolishness of our young men, because, in them, they see or hear nothing at all of the affairs of every-day life."
-Petronius Arbiter, 1st Century AD
XTOL (Experiential Teaching Online) was founded by Cognitive Science visionary Professor Roger Schank, based on the beliefs that students learn best by doing – by performing authentic work in the context of realistic tasks — and that the best way to teach is via one-on-one mentorship. XTOL has developed a solution that makes mentored, “learn-by-doing” pedagogy both feasible and financially viable at all levels of instruction. XTOL’s mission is to provide universities with the capability to deploy experienced-based courses, certificates, and degree programs that are far superior to the current crop of online offerings.
XTOL (Experiential Teaching Online) was founded by Cognitive Science visionary Professor Roger Schank, based on the beliefs that students learn best by doing – by performing authentic work in the context of realistic tasks — and that the best way to teach is via one-on-one mentorship. XTOL has developed a solution that makes mentored, “learn-by-doing” pedagogy both feasible and financially viable at all levels of instruction. XTOL’s mission is to provide universities with the capability to deploy experienced-based courses, certificates, and degree programs that are far superior to the current crop of online offerings.
"Schools in the future will be judged less because of the credentials that they bestow, and more because of the experiences they offer."
"Schools in the future will be judged less because of the credentials that they bestow, and more because of the experiences they offer."
Dr. Roger Schank
Description of Schank Academy:
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
THIS IS THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
From day one, our students are fully immersed in real-world career roles, performing authentic tasks in pursuit of meaningful goals and producing the same work that professionals produce. Supported by an experienced mentor, they receive coaching and feedback, helping students to revise their work and improve their mastery of the underlying knowledge and skills. Along the way, we provide advice, resources, and stories from industry insiders who have actually been there. SOURCE
IN THE AGE OF INSTANT INFORMATION, WHY DO WE STILL ACCEPT THE ANCIENT ROMAN MODEL OF EDUCATION WHERE STUDENTS HAVE TO LISTEN TO LECTURES, MEMORIZE THINGS, AND HARDLY EVER DO ANYTHING REAL?
Doesn't this sound like an example of a school that encourages projects and presentations?
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