XQ Super School Bus visits Miami.

www.XQsuperschool.org
The Project started and funded by the widow of Steve Jobs has included some points that Dennis Littky and Elliot Washor make.

There are 10 questions to ask


www.TINYURL.com/ask10questions

from LeavingtoLearn.org
http://tinyurl.com/10leavingtolearn

Relevance

Is the work just a series of hoops to jump?  Or is the work relevant to my interests?  Do my teachers help me understand how my learning contributes to my community?

http://tinyurl.com/10leavingtolearn

Time

Am I expected to learn at a pace decided by my teacher or can I learn at my own pace?

Is there time for learning to be deep as well as broad?

Timing

Do all students have to learn things in the same sequence or can I learn in an order that fits my learning style or interests?

Play

Is there always pressure to perform?  Or do I have opportunities to explore?   Make mistakes and learn from them?  Do I have opportunities to tinker and make guesses?

Practice

Do we learn something and then immediately move on to the next skill? Or can we engage in deep and sustained practice of the skills that we need to learn?   

Choice

Am I following the same path as every student?   Or do I have real choices about what, how and when I will learn and demonstrate my abilities?

Authenticity

Is my work just a series of worksheets?  Or is the learning and work I do considered significant outside of school, by experts, family and employers?

Does the community recognize the value of my work?

Challenge

is the school work just about completing assignments?  Or do I feel challenged?   Am I addressing high and meaningful standards?

Application

Is my learning all theoretical?  Or do I have opportunities to apply what I’m learning in real world settings?