Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
When you have a big task ahead of you, you need a plan. Why? Because when you have setbacks, a solid plan and manageable goals can help. In this activity, students learn about using micro-goals to break apart large tasks into smaller pieces, how to make big projects more manageable, and how to handle... Read more »
Created by: Sherry Franklin
Date Updated: June 25th, 2024
Students who become financially responsible in college will develop good spending habits that will last a lifetime. This activity enables students to understand ways in which they can change their spending habits, so that they will save money throughout college and in the years that will follow. Read more »
Created by: Daniel Schwarz
Date Updated: June 26th, 2024
This welcoming session connects high school graduates who have not yet enrolled in higher education with the GEAR UP team and its services. Through reflective questioning and interactive activities, students identify current obstacles and challenges that have prevented them from enrolling in higher... Read more »
Created by: Michael Kraus
Date Updated: December 31st, 2025
In this session, participants explore themes from research on the benefits of extra/co-curricular activities and analyze the ways in which club activity design connects back to the research. Facilitators model guidance that participants can apply to their classrooms; this will provide educators with... Read more »
Created by: Lindsey Link
Date Updated: April 23rd, 2025