Constructive Learning Design

Eric knows a thing or two about engaging students' curiosity. Tune in on March 20th at 5pm to learn all about the all important Hook!

Before electric cars were everywhere - before they were even viable - a group of students from Northampton County decided to make one. With no big budget, no state-of-the-art facilities, and no reason to believe they could compete with powerhouse technical teams, they showed up to the EV Grand Prix with something else: the certainty that they could. Thirty years later, we’re telling their story. A documentary series and mobile exhibit will bring Team Shocker’s journey to the next generation—the ones who will build the future of sustainable innovation. ?? Watch the first chapter unfold: https://lnkd.in/eCpzzYpN #TeamShocker #StudentInnovation #SustainableFuture #StudentInnovation #RealWorldLearning #NCSustainability #EcoFriendlyProjects #NCProjectBasedLearning

Have you heard the story of Shocker - North Carolina's Original Electric Race Car? In March of 1995, students, teachers, and partners from northeastern NC built and raced their electric race car, Shocker, in the EV Grand Prix in Phoenix, AZ. They shocked everyone by winning. In honor of the 30th anniversary of their first national and international victories, we are bringing their story (and at least one of their cars) back to life through a documentary series and mobile exhibit. Check out the teaser, and visit our website, to learn more. https://lnkd.in/exUvVe2e Constructive Learning Design

Check out this video to learn how McDowell County students created their own field guide, exploring outdoor safety, recreation, and the beauty of their community. Proceeds from the guide are being raised to support "Old Fort Strong" and help Old Fort Elementary, which was heavily damaged and won’t reopen until next school year. Watch now to see how local students are making a difference while supporting their school and community. https://lnkd.in/ejqs4Zmh #RootedNC #WNC #HurricaneRelief #CommunityImpact #VisitNC

The Make Your Field Guide challenge empowers students to be authors, illustrators, and researchers, creating real-world field guides. Tailored to fit your curriculum, we provide full support to make the project impactful. Ready to bring it to your classroom? Let’s do it! https://lnkd.in/eXPxvtWc #ProjectBasedLearning #RootedNC #StudentChallenge

Happy Birthday, Ben! We think you'd approve of how NC students are writing things worth reading, and doing things worth the writing. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e9Cznr-N

Introducing the Make Your Field Guide Challenge, presented by RootEd! As part of our focus on North Carolina transportation and travel, we’re launching a new challenge for teams of teachers, students, and partners across North Carolina. Teachers, you bring your content expertise, energy, and course standards. We’ll work side-by-side with you to identify partners, integrate standards, and create a beautiful finished product. The result? A student-created travel or field guide that fills students, teachers, and communities with pride. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXPxvtWc

"You help out your community - people you know and love and trust." - Carter Ray, CTE Student,?Madison High School Today, I heard some great stories of students building careers and communities at the annual meeting for the North Carolina Business Committee for Education. It nudged me to get Carter's story out in the world. Help us share Carter's story, and collect more! We're working with Land of Sky P20 Council to collect stories of students, graduates, and teachers using their Career and Technical Education skills to build and rebuild their communities in western North Carolina. #CareersThatBuildCommunities Land of Sky Regional Council NC Career and Technical Education Constructive Learning Design

This article was a great start to my Monday morning. I hope it will be for you, too.

In good weather and bad, RootEd in WNC is connecting classrooms with communities to solve challenges. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9_wrhV5