"Great discoveries and achievements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds." --Alexander Graham Bell The “What”, “Why”, and “How” of Learning Centers

What Are Learning Centers? are situations around the classroom that a teacher sets up for students to work in either small group or individual activities. Each of these centers has supplies and materials that work well together and give students the tools to complete activities and mini-projects -- either in groups or individually.

Why Use Learning Centers?

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Advantages are academically effective and developmentally responsive! provide opportunities for students to interact with peers and chances to work on their own. cater to different learning styles, employ a variety of materials and media, and involve some physical movement. students achieve at a high level.

Disadvantages Constructing learning centers is initially more time consuming than traditional approaches. Requires a teacher to have excellent classroom management skills. Some students prefer to work individually rather than in a group.

Poetry Learning Centers Opening Activity Grouping Activity Learning Center Lesson Center One Topic: Poetry Product: Splice Video Technology: ipad/ipod, computer Center Two Topic: Poetry Product: PhotoStory Technology: computer Center Three Topic: Poetry Product: Prezi Technology: computer with Internet access Center Four Topic: Poetry Product: Wiki Technology: computer with Internet access