kps teacher orientation 2009

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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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

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DIGITAL STORYTELLING BLOG

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