Dive Brief:

• With the proliferation of information on the internet, students need to learn techniques to help filter through research topics and test the veracity of information online, teachers and librarians told District Administration.
• Many point to "embedding" research in curriculum and practical projects as key to student success.
• The educators say offering research methodology that doesn't rely on internet searches can help students think innovatively and learn by doing instead of typing. 

Dive Insight:

Some models, like "Expeditionary Learning," depend on group-based fieldwork that takes place outside the classroom and is done to the benefit of society. Another example is one Virginia high school's "Government Service Learning" program, in which students spend time in a traditional classroom learning about governance and then intern with a county agency. Overall, the point is to get students thinking about research skills as life skills, District Administration writes.

The trend of getting students to think outside the box and to blend learning models both inside and outside the classroom seems to be gaining popularity, as does encouraging a "growth mindset" that considers learning more holistically, as opposed to teaching to the test.