Students initially may feel 'gob-smacked' by 21st century learning
by Scott McLeod
the kids are feeling "gob-smacked" about the whole project. They are used to having their research papers outlined for them .... gather info about the topic, produce five pages, make sure to use "x" number of sources, be sure to include ... blah, blah, blah..... We've given them minimal direction for this. Many don't know what to do. They are simply not used to being asked what is important to them. It will be interesting to watch what they do - once they stop whining and begging for direction
Jacquie Henry via http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/blue-skunk-blog/2010/1/25/tickled-pink-a-great-experience-shared.html
Why wouldn't they feel 'gob-smacked?' We've socialized them to be fact regurgitators...
