Let Students Create

In order to elicit maximum creation from students, I feel that teachers should start with open-ended guiding questions. Allow students to use multiple tools and technologies in order to come to an answer, and also encourage them to be more creative in their answers. Also, teachers should give students more options as to what tools and resources they want to use to complete assignments. If students are using the tools they are most familiar with or of great interest to them, they may put greater effort into the assignment and achieve their highest success. Using blogs or social networking sites is a great way to help students engage in world conversations. They can communicate their thoughts on certain world issues or anything that they are passionate about to anyone who reads the blog. Students can also post videos, podcasts , or write letters regarding certain issues and topics. I think giving students some leeway in their assignments helps to raise the bar for student's creation. Encourage them to incorporate their own interests into the assignments, but also make sure they don't limit themselves to just things that interests them. Push students to explore other areas and topics they may be unfamiliar with.