AL - The Active Learning Curriculum Coach-Active Learning Curriculum Development

Example

Guiding educators to identify local issues such as food insecurity and developing a curriculum that includes creating a student-led initiative to start a community vegetable garden.

Scenario

An educator seeks to address food insecurity in their community. AL provides step-by-step guidance to formulate a studio prompt focused on this issue, assisting in the development of a project-based curriculum where students research food deserts, plan the garden layout, and engage with local experts and community members to bring the garden to fruition.

Example

Assisting in designing a studio prompt for a project that integrates technology and art, such as developing an augmented reality (AR) app to enhance learning about historical landmarks in the community.

Scenario

A technology teacher wants to incorporate AR into their curriculum. AL aids in brainstorming and refining the idea into a studio prompt, guiding the teacher and students through the process of researching historical landmarks, learning AR development basics, and creating an app that overlays historical facts and figures when a user points their device at a landmark.

Example

Facilitating the development of engagement strategies to involve community stakeholders in a school's sustainability initiatives, such as organizing a 'Green Day' event.

Scenario

A school aims to enhance its sustainability efforts and community involvement. AL provides strategies for organizing a 'Green Day' event, where students present their sustainability projects, such as energy conservation measures and waste reduction strategies, to the community, fostering collaboration and awareness.