Title: Chalk Talk Time Needed: 10 – 15 minutes Materials Needed: Poster paper (enough for 4 groups) Markers Post‐it notes Description: Divide the group into the four subgroups. Provide the topic for discussion. Allow all group members to contribute to the discussion….BY WRITING ONLY. Once time is called the topic can’t be discussed – neither orally nor in writing. The collaborative group moves to the next activity. Note: There is no talking during Chalk Talk. The only way to communicate is through writing.
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Title: Chalk Talk
Time Needed: 10 – 15 minutes
Materials Needed: Poster paper (enough for 4 groups)
Markers
Post‐it notes
Description:
Divide the group into the four subgroups.
Provide the topic for discussion.
Allow all group members to contribute to the discussion….BY WRITING ONLY.
Once time is called the topic can’t be discussed – neither orally nor in writing.
The collaborative group moves to the next activity.
Note: There is no talking during Chalk Talk. The only way to communicate is through writing.
Title: Synectics World (Do Now/Intro Activity)
Time Needed: varies
Materials Needed: Photo that stimulated thinking about the main topic of the workshop
LCD projector or Laptop
(possibly) document camera
Description:
“Problems cannot be solved by thinking within the framework in which the problems were created.”
‐ Albert Einstein
Objectives: Participants will identify their relationship to the synectics photo.
Vocabulary: Synectics – an innovative, creative process that supports people in furthering
their understanding of creativity.
Facilitator Will:
‐ Project the photo, which relates to the upcoming learning activities, on the screen
‐ Invite the participants to reflect on the photo through the essential question
‐ Share the essential question: “As you reflect on this photo, what might be a metaphor that comes
to mind in relation to leadership?”
Participants will:
‐ Write their reflections (possibly a metaphor) that relate to the photo; respond to the essential
question
‐ Share their reflections in pairs or small groups
‐ Share out as a whole group as time allows
Assessment: Reflection sheets
Title: Differentiated Strategies Carousel
Time Needed: 20‐30 minutes
Materials Needed: chart paper
Markers
Description:
In groups, teachers walk around the room and respond to prompts on chart paper. Groups can be made
according to teacher need, can be random, or as based on grade level or content area. In this case, the
prompts are on differentiated instruction based on readiness, interest, and learning profiles. Teachers
discuss strategies and write them down based on ones they have used before, and/or ones they have
seen used. This serves as an assessment to clear up any misconceptions and solidify understanding. It
also moves teachers closer towards application. It can provide teachers with a list of strategies as
scaffolding if necessary.
Title: Pre‐Post Continuum
Time Needed: 5 minutes each
Materials Needed: chart paper
Markers
Description:
If there is a challenging or difficult topic that will be addressed in your session, create a continuum map
that plots five or so key attitudes or understandings along a continuum of understanding. This helps the
presenter know his/her audience so that the presenter can ensure content/activity watch during the
session. It also creates movement during a session, which is always good. It helps all participants see
knowledge and attitudes of the room.
Doing a post at the end helps move the participants to demonstrating an increase in understanding at