ICL and Art Integrated PYP Unit of Inquiry

PYP unit that includes art and ICL integration. 

Learning 2.0 can be described as student-centered learning designed and facilitated by teachers using a variety of instructional strategies including web tools and social media collaboration. At my school of Washington International School (WIS), Learning 2.0 is integrated into the PYP curriculum and Project Zero pedagogy through the Information and Communication Literacy (ICL) curriculum. Below is a chart of the differences between Learning 1.0, and Learning 2.0 instruction. Looking at Learning 2.0, here is one educator's view of a modern teacher's profile. 

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Digital Portfolios

Portfolios have been around for a long time and for good reason. They offer a truly authentic way to help students, teachers and parents see student learning develop over time. One obstacle though, is simply the management of all the paper and ownership of the portfolio year after year. eFolios take care of the paper and management problems. As our students create more and more digital work to communicate their learning, it makes sense to have them house their portfolios on the web for easy access. eFolios provide a platform for instructional strategies, especially questioning, to guide students to use higher order thinking skills as they reflect about their learning. eFolios also offer educators a place to document their work and professional learning over time. Here are a few resources: 

• Digital Portfolios in the Elementary Classroom and Fifth Grade
• Dr. Helen Barrett's Electronic Portfolio site rich in resources
• eFolio Rubric from U of Wisconsin-Stout
• Reasons for Digital Portfolios
• Teacher eFolio Examples: Andrea Smith| Kim Cofino | Margaret Carpenter