Sentinel Presentation Augustl2007
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The document outlines areas of focus for a school district in the upcoming year, including literacy, health, nutrition, and e-learning. It discusses setting direction as a full staff and department, with a focus on formative assessment, understanding by design, and service learning. Challenges to change like dated technology and resistance are acknowledged. The need to shift from a sorting to a learning system by understanding student motivation and meeting them where they are is emphasized. Educators are asked to reflect on their strengths and priorities to identify bold steps forward.
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Sentinel Presentation Augustl2007
- 1. Teacher Leadership and the Year Ahead Chris Kennedy August 30 2007
- 2. Directions from the Province Literacy Health and nutrition Environment e-learning
- 3. Some Areas of District Attention Built on the Strategic Plan Formative assessment / Understanding by Design Service Learning A look at DL possibilities
- 4. Setting a Course As a District As a full staff As a Department With students and parents Pulling it all together as one We want to be more than independent contractors sharing a parking lot
- 5. A Big Question Who owns the learning? Marco Torres
- 6. Big Ideas Use evidence about learning to adopt instruction to meet learner needs Make sure that we focus on megacognition so the learner figures out how to self-coach
- 7. It is about taking chances and trying new things
- 8. Making a Commitment Must be willing to do things differently Participate in related Pro-D Assist in developing resources Treat professionals like Professionals
- 9. My Personal Learning Exploration Giving up some control Experimenting with tech / social tools like: SharePoint Youtube Blogging MSN /Skype Del.icio.us iPods Cell Phones and Smartphones
- 11. Reasons Not To Change Ministry of Education Administration Curriculum Dated Technology Fraser Institute People are not “Onside”
- 12. Clear about what we are not doing No Special Programs Doing things for the wrong reasons Micromanagement Taking ourselves too seriously Having “THE ANSWER”
- 13. The logic change If we are shifting from a sorting system to a learning system, we as leaders and educators need to know more about learning and especially about motivation. We need to meet kids where the are
- 14. Your Turn What are you passionate about? 3 - 2 - 1 3 key strengths of the school / district 2 areas that should be a focus for school / district 1 area that you have been thinking about focusing on
- 15. Focusing in on some bold steps Moving a high achieving school forward: Big ideas that emerged at your tables Post these ideas around the room Indicate which 3 resonate most with you
- 16. Continuing the Dialogue Please let me know how I can assist you and your colleagues this year. [email_address]