Module+4+-+Wrap+Up

1. Reflect on the work you have done since February and share your findings with the group.
Were you able to complete and use the lesson or unit you started? What were the outcomes? What had to change? How did the students respond?
 * see google doc for more responses
 * some frustrations with applications
 * learning curve
 * some things went really well and will be continued
 * clear guidelines and expectations are key

2. How does technology impact your curriculum planning?
//Star Quiz for creating and marking quizzes// //remote desktop// //lots more options for projects and lessons// //quicker and more access to technology - 5 star!// //creating web pages for students to access - calendars - 24/7 access for students - students can see everything// //archived websites that become the planbook for next year// //can bounce from app to app// //can still use paper if desired// //for students it's nice to take notes on something other than paper and pencil - students can hyperlink ideas and notes together// //Playing 80's games on powerful technology :)// //use audio recordings for discussions with parents on student achievement//
 * What’s working now?


 * What can be expanded?

//trouble shooting - internet not working! can't connect to email! problems attending to student computer issues- in the meantime they disrupt the class// //redundancy between classes - how useful is it to teach same thing in many classes when some students have the skills// //technology fatigue - need to be open to students who do not want to engage// //technology fatigue - for teachers - feel like they have to use technology all the time and this is not the case// //using the technology like they would use pen and paper - using new things in old ways// //timing - spending extra time on projects that teachers and students don't have - editing and reworking assignments. May be easier later once students have been exposed for 2 or 3 years - especially for 30 level courses// //6's and 7's have own computers - and did not have agendas except for on their computers so there were some issues - especially when they could not take computers home. Students may need paper agendas initially. Need to find what works for the individual - even a split between teachers// //need to have consistency between teachers in order to support students with organization - school centralized location where students can find information on subjects// //network drops for students on guest network// //server changes can interrupt student communications// //finding something really good online and spend hours developing it and the day comes and the computers are not updated to the same OS and can't do it. Students don't have admin privileges to update computers. We don't know what the students can access.//
 * What are the challenges?

Finding environments and applications that will work for all. Some like a standardized environment while others like to have options.


 * How does technology impact thinking about your plans? What will you do differently next year? What impact do these changes have on how we design curriculum?

In groups discuss the questions as they pertain to your planning for next year. You will be sharing your findings with the larger group either by creating a document to upload into the wiki or adding a page to the wiki.


 * Other ideas to consider - think back to the first session on 21st C classrooms and students.**

What are the challenges to teaching this way? What are the advantages/disadvantages for students? How does the use of technology address learning styles? Multiple intelligences? What does the teacher (facilitator) do? What is their role? What support do teachers need as they implement new styles of teaching and learning? How does today’s learning differ from traditional models of learning?

What will we do differently in our classrooms? What kinds of experiences do today’s learners need to have? How do we support creative thinking and innovation in our classrooms?

3. Work on and Share Action Plans for next year
Work on an existing action plan or to begin to develop one from scratch. Include components like:
 * Goals
 * Indicators of Success
 * Timeline
 * Key Responsibilities
 * Who Does What?

Suggestions: Action items for what need to be completed Determine who assumes what responsibilities and what is the timeline for each task Identify key stakeholders and decide how to get others involved Create a timeline that displays the different goals you have set

If your action plan is already in place, then you will need to identify the following points: What has been accomplished? What’s working? What challenges have been identified that you need to address?

What curriculum areas or standards are addressed? What does it take to create a shared vision of teaching and learning? And how will we measure success?
 * Consider:**


 * Explore and understand characteristics of today’s learning environments**


 * What is the rationale for change?
 * What is the current technology funding landscape like?
 * What will be different about our learning environment three years from now?
 * What will students be doing in a 21st century learning environment? What will teachers be doing—instructional practice, assessment?
 * What is the role of the community?


 * What are creative ways to move forward?
 * How do we build capacity and sustainability?
 * What are the tough choices?

Resources


David Warlick - Waterloo, 2009 media type="youtube" key="JIO8l6AgD_4" height="250" width="422" align="left"