What We Know About Experiential Education

As educators, how do we provide impactful learning for our students?  What steps can we take to ensure they "get" the lesson?  Our next webinar will explore an aspect of education that has been around since Dewey (if not before), which has been gaining momentum: Experiential Education!  During the webinar we will explore theory and practice for classroom usage of experiential education.  What was once relegated to the realm of camp and youth group has branched out and is utilized in every education location. 

Our presenter, Mark S. Young of The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, will help us understand this educational mode and how it can enhance our work.  To prepare for the webinar, please read "What We Know About Experiential Education" by Professor Joseph Reimer and Dr. David Bryfman.  It is an excellent article that will give a wonderful basis for our discussion.

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Food for Thought

What questions do you have about involving experiential education in your work?

One of the best means I've found to learn from my peers and others in the field is through following blogs.  What I love about blogging is that it is a quick and easy way for someone to share their experiences, show others what is working for them, and gain feedback - all from the comfort of your couch and home computer!  There are amazing amounts of blogs available that talk about educational innovation and innovation in general.  The following are just a few.  Please share yours in the feedback area below.  Interested in starting a blog?  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'll be happy to help you!

Technology News Blog, by the Lippman Kanfer Institute
A Principal's Reflections, by Eric Sheninger
The Gris Mill, by Joel Grishaver
Education Innovation, by Milton Chen
Innovations in Education, by Joanne Weiss
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Blog

Food for Thought

How can blogging be used as a professional development tool?
If you started a blog, what would you blog?  Who would be your audience?  
If you used blogging with your learners, what would you have them blog about together?  How would this fit into a lesson?