“Everything is so linear, but this makes me think diagonally!” ~ a student describing Byrdseed.TV
What separates difficulty from complexity? And why do complex tasks lead to much more natural differentiation?
Here’s a simple task that will add complexity to any content from any grade level!
What would it be like if students graphed characters from stories? Historic leaders? Elements from the period table? Objects in space?
Rather than giving students rules to apply to websites, let them analyze websites to create rules.
Who would win in the Tournament of Least Useful Geometric Shapes or Bravest Shakespearean Characters? Create an academic tournament and watch your students’ brains sweat!
A delightfully ambiguous framework that is quick to prepare, but can last forever!
What if your students designed your classroom layout?