Resource Log #6 (Sources #31-36)

#31 “Authentic Learning for the 21st Century: An Overview” – This is an Educause Learning Initiative article by Marilyn M. Lombardi that discusses authentic learning, its effectiveness, its importance, and how it is enhanced by technology.

Lombardi, M. M. (2007, May). Authentic learning for the 21st century: An overview. Educause Learning Initiative. Retrieved from http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf

#32 “Authentic Learning: A Practical Introduction and Guide for Implementation” - This website/article defines authentic learning and discusses the key characteristics of authentic learning.

North Carolina State University. (2003, Winter). Authentic learning: A practical introduction and guide for implementation. Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technologies Journal. 6(1). Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/win2003/authentic_learning/

#33 “North Dakota TWT (Teaching With Technology Initiative): Authentic Learning” - This website, which is sponsored by the North Dakota Teaching With Technology Initiative, offers some good general information about authentic learning. It discusses the basic elements of authentic learning activities. It also discusses integrating technology into authentic learning.

North Dakota Teaching with Technology Initiative. (2003). Authentic learning. http://www.ndtwt.org/Blackboard/P2SST2/authenticlearning.htm

#34 “Authentic Learning: What Does It Really Mean?” - This is an article by Ann Carlson who is the Curriculum and Program Developer at Western Washington University. It discusses the definition of authentic learning, and it talks about how authentic learning differs from traditional classroom learning. It also discusses the basic principles that characterize all authentic learning activities.

Carlson, A. (2002). Authentic learning: What does it really mean?. Western Washington University. Retrieved from http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/showcase2001/authentic_learning.htm


#35 “Authentic Learning and Technology” – This website illustrates and discusses some practical examples of authentic learning with technology integration.

Rockman, et al. (2005). Authentic learning and technology. Indiana Department of Education. Retrieved from http://rockman.com/articles/AuthenticLearning.htm

#36 “Authentic Learning” – This website discusses authentic learning and how it relates to technology. It also discusses how to create an effective authentic learning environment.

Marra, T. (n.d.). Authentic learning. University of Michigan. Retrieved from http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tmarra/authenticity/authen.html