Great teaching tool

I would absolutely attempt to use this as a teaching tool, especially for social studies. A lot of the badges and projects I could see getting the kids excited for the topics being learned and making lessons more interactive with daily incentive.

I love this as a portfolio tool. I also like that community posts can include contests. Students can work to build their skills on their own time frame, but I do wish that this would serve more of an educational purpose. The site is fun, the skills are great, the ability to provide and receive feedback is awesome, but I can't really use it for more than that.

Here’s the gist of the site: 1) You look up stuff to do. 2) You do the stuff. 3) You post something about the stuff you did. 4) You earn a patch. I have just completely oversimplified this amazing site, but I wanted you to feel like this is easy, and fun, and something you can start doing right now! I know you’re itching to get started, but please, please bear with me as I explain DIY.org in a little more detail. 1) You look up stuff to do: From hundreds and hundreds of ALL KINDS of activities. I’m not kidding when I say there is something for everyone here. 2) You do the stuff: Pick a patch that interests you and go for it! I like to bake, so I went for the baker patch. A user needs to do 3 challenges in any category to earn the DIY.org patch for the chosen activity. 3. You post something about the stuff you did: Many sites call this ‘submitting evidence’. When you’re done baking your bread, making a duct-tape wallet, starting a rock collection, scrapbooking, producing a radio interview, or hiking – just upload a photo or video to show that you actually did it! 4. You earn a patch! At first, your submission (evidence) is pending review by real humans, but then it gets approved, you get an email, and you’re on your way to earning a patch! Remember, you must do three challenges in any category before you’re patch-worthy. I can highly recommend this site and definitely encourage you to try it with your class or family. The vast variety of skills, supportive videos, and motivational badges make it the perfect tool for learning and exploring all kinds of creative projects!