Listen "WTBI Flash Draft: Human Stories and Authentic Learning"
Episode Synopsis
In which Dan takes a few minutes to share his thoughts on the power of putting students in a position to hear and reflect on personal stories. Drawing on recent experiences with a Holocaust survivor and an immigration unit, Dan talks about how one great avenue to authentic assessment (see also: can't be replicated by ChatGPT) and student buy-in is in-person storytelling connected to their studies.As always, I welcome comments and questions on Instagram, Threads, and X @BigIdeaEdFlash draft: n. a work of writing that is done quickly without editingMentioned in the episode:Teachers Fear ChatGPT Will Make Cheating Easier Than Ever by Rashi Shrivastava, ForbesChatGPT Is Making Universities Rethink Plagiarism by Sophia Barnett, WiredSome Ideas for Using ChatGPT in Middle and High School Classes by Geoff Richman, EdutopiaHolocaust Museum LACover photo: Joseph AlexanderEpisode music: "Imperfect" from Lofi free beats
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