Edutopia has a lot of information as to what is 'hot' or current is education. In reviewing the video: "Animation as a Pathway to College and a Career", I learned that in order to produce computer animation the student must also learn and understand physics and anatomy (not only of humans, but also of animals). In this type of classroom setting, they also learn work skills and how to work as a team.
I have provided a link to the video, if you'd like to see it: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-classes-model-video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
The other point that seemed to be apparent for the students, was how much they seemed to be enjoying the class. It is clear that there was a lot of work involved with each production, but the students didn't seem to mind, instead they seemed to be more motivated because of it.
Reference
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (September 16, 2010). Animation as a pathway to college and a career [Review of the video Animation as a pathway to college and a career]. Retrieved 10-31-10 from: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-classes-model-video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Interesting find! I think the students are truly enjoying and are motivated by the class because it's hands-on, creative learning -- not strictly lecture, reading, etc.
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