Powerful Possibilities in Learning Evergreen Elementary’s refocus on: practice, the classroom environment, technology & collaboration ENABLED ENGAGED EMPOWERED
Powerful Possibilities in Learning
Evergreen Elementary’s refocus on: practice, the classroom environment, technology &
collaboration
ENABLED
ENGAGEDEMPOWERED
Why do we need some change to
our current practice?
• Being knowledgeable doesn’t mean you are ‘knowledge-able’.
http://rethinklearning.tumblr.com/post/4363848721/project-based-learning-a-great-way-to-learn
Galileo Educational Network
• An educational team of highly experienced teachers, administrators who work in partnership with the U of C
• Research informed and evidence based
• Professional learning-onsite in schools
• Designing authentic learning through effective practice
What does this shift in practice mean for your child?
Establishing Worthwhile Learning Goals
I want my students to understand
that...
I want my students to be
able to... (real world competencies)
Projects will focus on:• tasks that are authentic
• work that fosters deep understanding
• building and requirement of elaborated forms of communication
• building and acquiring real-world competencies
• authentic use of technology
So what does this look like in action?
All day everyday will not be projects but all tasks will be engaging.
The 2nd exciting change...
Combining two groups of learners and
two teachers= Powerful
Possibilities in Learning!
Organization
• Students will be divided into two ‘teams’
•Teams will report to their teacher for everything from: book orders to playground issues
•Both teachers will plan, guide learning, and assess learning for all learners
•Parents contact their child’s Team leader for any issues, but will be able to talk to either of us for academic progress
The Final powerful change...
Our current environment was based on the factory model to
mass produce learners
Our ‘new’ model is designed for mass customization
I need to know things, and my teacher is the
expert.
I work with my teacher, and peers (in my classroom and in the world) to create new understandings.
Beyond the space...
•Using technology as tools to deepen our understanding and connect with our global community
•Connecting with experts
Will this be different than what you are used to? YES!
Will your child learn less? Definitely NOT...
• students will be engaged
• students will have fun with their learning and be co-planners
• the environment will be flexible and more conducive to a variety of learning styles
• all students will have a voice and be able work based on his/her individual strengths
IN SUMMARY….
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