The first article deals with how education is currently focusing on the wrong areas. Apparently, a large emphasis is placed on HOW teachers approach their class material and not WHAT that material is; basically, teachers are being told: "Teach with this setup, test formats, etc; but you teachers decide what content students need for real-world application." Does anyone else see an issue with that approach?
It seems so as teachers and reformers are up in arms about it and how it makes for a non-unified education. There seems to be movement toward teachers collaborating across districts to create lesson plans that relate in an effort to improve a student's education.
Sketches:
Solution: working together for a cohesive Common Core
Problem: non-defined content with only a focus on standardized testing goals
Situation: structure without content
Final:
The second article deals with how schools are taking on learning management systems in an effort to streamline the various duties of teachers and the options they have for such systems. The article focuses mainly on open-source vs paid systems; open source is free but full of issues/bugs/lack of customer support, and the article favors spending a little for a better experience.
Sketches:
Choice: Paid system served ready-to-go vs aid that is free but incomplete
Situation: Having to invest effort to avoid paying
Mutual partnership: companies helping teachers with workload
Final:
Thanks for reading!
Enjoy the Day,
Chris
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