Changing the World
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In a quickly changing, competitive world, Educational Dividends is addressing the need to redefine our system of education in order to consistently produce creative, top-notch employees.
Educational Dividends has a unique, proven approach to student learning. Our projects use The And Model, a philosophy that simply says there is no one magic way to effectively educate all students, rather schools need to use a variety of resources and methods to assist students in learning and applying knowledge. Key components of The And Model include:
- Integrated Technology
- Relevant and Challenging Problem Solving
- Standards Correlation
- Facilitative Learning
- Community Involvement
- Cross-Curricular Implementation
In the classroom, The And Model provides teachers and students with clear direction, information and resources related to the project but challenges students to engage in the real world discovery of facts. Teachers become facilitators who encourage students to ask more questions, provide resources for learning, assess student progress and manage the learning process.
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"The best example I've seen in preparing students for the world of work."
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- Comments on EnergyNet, by Harry Litchfield, Deere & Company, Moline, IL
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The components of The And Model are woven through Educational Dividends' projects to engage students in learning while allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills. Students are provided with relevant questions and are motivated to find the answers. Students apply their knowledge across disciplines. Students use computers and the Internet to assist with information gathering. Benefiting from each others' talents, students work together to reach a common goal. All aspects of the projects mirror the skills needed in today's workplace.
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"My teaching actively involves students in their education, motivates them to learn, involves them in the community and models the real world. This is where education should be headed."
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-Joe Lindbloom,
Physics Teacher
Oak Forest High School
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Working with Business
Today's students are more than future employees and customers. They are a powerful voice in society with the ability to affect business practices and buying decisions now. Businesses that support education create a more skilled labor pool, a more educated society and assist in developing a foundation for a more effective education system.
Educational Dividends can help businesses invest in education while ensuring quality, balanced learning tools for teachers and students. Standing by strong ethics that all information for students should be clear and unbiased, Educational Dividends works with businesses to identify both short and long term benefits from their investments and involvement in education.
Realize Benefits with Educational Dividends
Students
- Relevant and Active Learning
- Problem Solving Skills
- Leadership/Teamwork Abilities
Parents
- Self-Motivated Students
- Problem Solvers
- Employable Students
Business Leaders
- Highly Skilled Employees
- Customer Awareness
- Economic Development
Community Members
- Future Leaders
- Improved Schools
- Economic Development
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