February+12+Lesson+Plan+to+be+Wiki-fied

** WHEN ** || ** WHAT ** || How Did We "Get Here?" - Changing a Lesson Plan, Adapting HW, Using a Wiki to Collaborate, etc. ||
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 * || Bridge from Meeting #1 to Meeting #2 - Talking Briefly About Visual Images of AWNM, Chapters 1-3
 *  || ==__Sharing Some Visions of 21st Century Classrooms __==

"According to the definitions found in PBL handbooks for teachers, projects are complex tasks, based on challenging questions or problems , that involve students in design, problem-solving,    decision making, or investigative activities; give students the opportunity to work relatively    autonomously over extended periods of time ; and culminate in realistic products or presentations" by John Thomas in the review of PBL, 2000, The Autodesk Foundation.
 * Danelle Dietrich and Bo Adams - Phases of the Moon, Math-Science 8 PLC
 * Peyten Dobbs - A 21st C. Exam: [[file:FINAL EXAM PROJECT.doc]]
 * Sandra Curtis - Katrina Project (?) OR 21st C. Art Education (?)
 * Project-based learning as a way to transform the classroom experience, make the learning more relevant, and build bridges between disciplines and the world to the classroom.
 * School-Examples
 * Project-based Learning
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 * Questions to consider
 * Is project-based learning possible in your curriculum?
 * Are there teachers with whom you could collaborate?
 * What project(s) would interest students and be relevant to your curriculum?
 * Can project-based learning (PBL) transform the 20th century classroom? "

The snapsots could be an explantion, a video, etc. The intent is to help everyone in the PLC gain a better understanding of what 21st C. Classrooms might look like. The snapsots should last no longer than 5 minutes. We will spend about 15 minutes on these snapshots, then enjoy a discussion of what makes the sanpshots 21st C.== Exemplary schools as case studies: v  Ferryway School in Malden, MA and [|Integrated Studies]  v  Aviation High School in Seattle, WA and [|Project-Based Learning]  v  High Tech High in San Diego, CA, [|Blood Project]  Framing questions: v  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What are our possibilities and challenges for integrated studies and PBL? Is our curriculum enjoying any symphony? v  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What could be the JHS equivalent of the Blood project? || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Think about ideas for Westminster’s JH “Blood Project.” At start of meeting #3, we will use a physical inspiration board and transfer thinking to the wiki. Then, we will engage in a bit of a workshop related to bringing our ideas into reality. ||
 * We could utilize the Comparison Chart for 20th/21st Century Classrooms to frame conversations
 * [[file:Comparision Chart.20thvs21st.doc]]
 * We might also attempt to place ourselves and our "typical teaching" on the Comparison Chart for 20th/21st Century Classrooms. This exercise involves significant risk taking and a willingness to be vulnerable on the part of PLC members, but such candor and honesty will enrich and forward our work in tremendous ways.
 * One way we could do this would be to physically place ourselves on a continuum of 20th to 21st century by ranking ourselves, or even breaking the chart down farther by each section and rating ourselves that way. WHAT IF WE MADE ONE SIDE OF ROOM 20th C. and OPPOSITE SIDE 21st C. AND MOVED OURSELVES ACCORDING TO EACH PARAMETER IN CHART?
 * We could also use the chart for self-reflection on what we do well and what 20th century "habits" that we fall into as educators. By figuring out what techniques we are most inclined to use, we can identify why we use them, and then figure out ways that we can re-vamp our own teaching practices to utilize better practices throughout the year. This could be done as a group or individually.
 * Idea: Question to bridge to Blood Project discussion: What are the things that we need as educators in order to use 21st century practices in the classroom? Are these things available to us? If not, how can we make them available? ||
 * || **//__<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Case Studies and Bridge to Discussion __//**
 * NOTES || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Examining the examples of the 21st Century School, identify attributes or qualities that you see exemplified in the school. Here are a working list of characteristics to think about:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">interdisciplinary
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">student-centered
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">project-based learning or research into authentic problems
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">thematic studies
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Connections or partnerships in the community
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">examples of the global classroom
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">more authentic assessment of student learning, portfolios, projects, multimedia
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">attempts to teach to a variety of literacies, visual, aural, media, information, emotional, intellectual, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">attempts to teach to multiple intelligences--Gardner's work
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">attempts to recognize and teach to different learning styles.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">incorporation of service learning into the curriculum ||
 * || **//__<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Wrap up and Preparation for the next meeting. __//**