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KPS TEACHER ORIENTATION FALL 2009
Spend the rest of your life in possibility. Carry the sacred
flame of possibility to the next generation.
Ben Zander, Conductor Boston Philharmonic & author of The Art of
Possibility
27 Inspirations
Write down 27 reasons that inspire and
motivate you to get out of
bed every day.
Share them with a
partner.
What will inspire us this year?
Mission & Core Values
KPS Mission
The mission of Kaua’i Pacific School is:
To ignite a passion for life long learning and service by developing caring, curious and confident children.
KPS Core Values
Our Core Values inspire our children to be:
Successful 21st Century Learners Inquiring, engaged and collaborative Innovative, adaptable and self-reliant Adept in social, cultural, creative, physical, ecological, economic and
technological literacies Exemplary Stewards of Sustainability Contributing to ‘green’ communities. Developing deep connections between man and nature Honoring oneself and one’s environment Humble Citizens of our Global Community Appreciating diversity, equality and justice Serving locally and globally with kindness & generosity of spirit Practicing Hawaiian cultural values and traditions
Vision vs. Goals
The difference between planning with vision and planning with goals - only the former really
makes people’s eyes shine. – Benjamin Zander
Questions to ponder – Who am I being when the eyes of my students
are shining?How can I access that part of myself more often? What seeds will I plant this year?
The Power of Reflection
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What inspires you? How will you ensure “shiny eyes” this year? What seeds will you be planting? How?
SUCCESSFUL 21 S T CENTURY LEARNERS
•INQUIRING, ENGAGED AND COLLABORATIVE•INNOVATIVE, ADAPTABLE AND SELF-RELIANT•ADEPT IN SOCIAL, CULTURAL, CREATIVE, PHYSICAL, ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACIES
SESSION 2KPS ORIENTATION 2009
21st Century Teaching & Learning
What is 21st century learning?
Try to define 21st century learning in less than 25 words! Hint – make a graphic organizer!
How does this compare to 21st century teaching?
Let’s watch some video clips:
What is the next generation learning?
A Brave New World Wide Web
20th Century 21st century
Time-based Focus: memorization of discrete
facts Lessons focus on the lower level
of Bloom’s– passive learning Textbook-driven Passive learning Learners work in isolation –
classroom within 4 walls Teacher-centered: teacher is
center of attention and provider of information
Little to no student freedom Fragmented curriculum
Outcome-based Focus: what students Know, Can
Do and Are Like after all the details are forgotten.
Learning is designed on upper levels of Blooms’ - Active Learning
Learners work collaboratively with classmates and others around the world – the Global Classroom
Student-centered: teacher is facilitator/coach
Great deal of student freedom Integrated and Interdisciplinary
curriculum
The Shift in Teaching and LearningSource: http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/20th_vs_21st_Century_Classroom.htm
You Must
You Should
You Will
We Might
We Could
What If…
Some 21st Century Technology Definitions
Web 2.0 Social Networking Personal Learning Networks WikisNingsTwitterVoice ThreadBloggingDigital Media
Digital Age Surveys
How are your 21st century teaching and learning skills?
Please visit http://loticonnection.com/
Click on Take the Free Digital Age Survey
Register for FreeLog in and password are
both: hawaiiTake the SurveySave your Results
The Power of Reflection
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User name - kpsrocks Password - story09 User e-mail - [email protected] Start blogging!
What did you learn today about 21st century teaching and learning?
What is the biggest difference between a 20th and 21st century classroom?
What is your initial reaction to the Digital Age Survey? How did you do? Were you surprised? Relieved? Stressed?
I KNOW ONLY ONE THING ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY THAT AWAITS US IN THE
FUTURE: WE WILL FIND WAYS TO TELL STORIES WITH IT.
– JASON OHLER
KPS ORIENTATION, SESSION 3
Digital Storytelling Part 1
FIND A PARTNERTELL THEM ABOUT A TIME THAT YOU
ACQUIRED A BRUISE, SCAR OR BROKEN LIMB
LISTEN TO THEIR STORY
Bruised Brag
WHY STORY? WHY NOW?
According to Andreas Weigend, former Chief Scientist at Amazon, in 2009, more data will be generated by individuals than in the entire history of mankind through 2008. Information overload is more serious than ever.
Story is an ancient form of transmitting cultural wisdom.Story is how we make sense of the world and remember
things.We need story to help us filter through and make sense of
the growing mass of content we are exposed to every day.We need story to help us connect with one another across
time and space.
DEFINING DIGITAL STORYTELLING
What the heck do we
mean by digital
storytelling?
1.Try to define Digital Storytelling as you understand it in this moment on an index card.
2. Now Google any or all of the following
Digital Storytelling – definitionDigital Storytelling - David Jakes Digital Storytelling - Jason Ohler
3. With a partner, come up with a definition in less than 10 words to share with the larger group.
WHAT WERE YOUR TAKEAWAYS?
WHAT SURPRISED YOU?
WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED AB OUT?
WHAT ARE YOU NERVOUS AB OUT?
WHAT SUPPORT DO YOU NEED?
WHAT BURNING QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE?
Digital Storytelling Takeaways
SKYPE WITH JASON OHLER
Check out his web-site!
http://www.jasonohler.com/storytelling/index.cfm
A Brief Clip Synthesizing Jason’s Expertise
http://symposium.adeta.org/
What questions do we have?
The Power of Reflection
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Respond to any or all of these questions… Why story? Why now? What does Digital Storytelling mean to you right now? How do you plan on getting started with it? What are you excited about? What are you nervous
about?
W E E I T H E R M A K E O U R S E LV E S M I S E R A B L E O R W E M A K E O U R S E LV E S S T R O N G. T H E A M O U N T O F
W O R K I S T H E S A M E . - T O N Y R O B B I N S
K P S O R I E N TAT I O N S E SS I O N 4
Accreditation Matters
IN 2007 , WE RECEIVED A THREE YEAR ACCREDITATION MEANING WE NEED A PROGRESS REPORT VISIT IN SPRING
2010 . .WE NEED TO RESPOND TO ALL THE
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM 2007 AND UPDATE ALL THE CHAPTERS TO INCLUDE
ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES…THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GO BACK TO OUR MISSION, VALUES AND GOALS AND
REFINE THE STRATEGIC PLAN WE CREATED IN SPRING 2009
KPS PROGRESS REPORT
FACULTY MEETING AGENDA
How will we build community this year? Team Building Activities Brainstorm
In your classes/as a whole school Meet the Teachers – Ideas? Plan the whole school first day activity – Ideas?
Affective Curriculum Morning Meeting Kokua Reflection Card System Three questions – What are you working on? How’s it
going? What will you do next?
Faculty Meeting Agenda - continued
Daily Routines Before School Routine On the Playground Pick up Routine
Swine Flu Precautions Handwashing as a group Coughing in the elbow Germ-X Sick kids sent home, should be cleared by office before
returning to school
KPS Digital Tools
Gmail - OverviewFaculty WebLearning A-ZDigital Storytelling Blog
GMAIL
Logging In through the KPS home page or by going to http://mail.google.com/a/kauaipacific.org
Checking and Organizing E-Mail – labels/searching
Calendar – put the faculty meetings on your calendar
Documents – create your welcome back letter using Google Docs
Sites – Add a resource
Faculty Web – School Management Software
Logging In Use Firefox or Explorer www.renweb.com Support Faculty access Log In District Code: - KE-HI School Name Staff Member Password
Adding Lesson Plans /HomeworkDeveloping Class Web PageE-mail FeatureReport Card
Learning A-Z
Reading A-ZVocabulary A-ZWriting A-ZScience A-Z
Log in: kpsrocksPassword: marina 97
DIGITAL STORYTELLING BLOG
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