Carl Settles Jr. - Founder/Exec. Dir. Media Communications Council
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Education

Media Xperiments. A program based on my fundamental beliefs re: the nature of learning and creativity. Here is where I've started documenting those beliefs and articles of interest.  

 


Video and Social Media for the Classroom

After 2 years of refinement, I'm ready to share the approaches I've used to promote engagement and critical thinking in the classroom. I truly believe we are in an educational crisis right now and it's alarming how little discussion is taking place. Our economy has fundamentally shifted from that of a passive consumer base to an active producer base. In other words, 21st Century business models are based on collaborative interactions. 


Social Studies Curriculum & the Educational Crisis In Texas
The issue facing the educational system is not about raising test scores. In fact, all of the high school graduates that enter college in Texas, have actually passed the TAKS test and yet 40% of them are not college ready. The true issue students face is a lack of engagement. 
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