Brain Gain: Activity 4 Ken Robinson's "Changing Paradigms"

Activity 4: Attending to Details in Multi-Media

In this activity, you will look closely for details in a multi-media text and write a few sentences explaining something you have learned.

After you have watched the video the first time, think about these GUIDING QUESTIONS:

What ideas stand out to me as I view this video?

What is the author saying about the topic?


Second Viewing:  Use this Text-Specific GUIDING QUESTION:

What details does Robinson use to support his belief that schools are "...trying to meet the future by doing what they did in the past and on the way they are alienating millions of children who don't see any purpose in going to school..."?

Using a two-column notes (or "T" notes) format:
        ---record the key details from the passage,
        ---highlight key words
       --- explain in the 2nd column why these details are important

In partners, discuss the details you selected and share why you thought they were important.
THEN, write a few sentences explaining something you learned from the video, referring to key details that have led to your understanding.  Write it neatly....it's going on the ladybug!!!