Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

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Amber Hale

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This activity simulates the process of enrolling in college courses. Students practice creating a course schedule, evaluating scenarios that impact scheduling, and analyzing course requirements. Participants compare the course schedule to a degree plan and create a semester calendar. This scheduling... Read more ยป

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Tag Target Audience

  • All Staff or Teachers, Campus Visits, Teachers

Tag Calendar Placement

  • 1st Nine Weeks, 2nd Nine Weeks, 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks, Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Individual, Large Group (at least 30), Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group, Small Group (at least 4), Whole Class

Tag Related

  • ICAP, Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Action Plans, Active Engagement, Aligning with Other Programs, Collaborate, College-Going Culture, Organize, Problem Solving, Reflection, Requires Multiple Meetings to Complete, Student Choice, Synthesize

Tag ICAP (Individual Career Academic Planning)

  • College & Career Interest, Post-Secondary and Workforce Goals

Tag Family Engagement

  • Decision-Making

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • Degrees, Professions, & Earnings, Required Courses
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Time Frame 180 minutes