2-20-2014+coaches+meeting+agenda

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 * __ PIIC Coaches Meeting __**


 * February 20, 2014 **

=__Objectives:__= = =
 * To implement strategies for integrating deeper vocabulary learning in the content areas
 * To explore and share various online vocabulary resources
 * To continue to refine a plan for successful “first interactions” in schools
 * To identify strategies for providing effective professional development
 * To take a "big picture" look at what you are doing through PIIC
 * To begin the online course pilot

// "To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person" // //-Bruce Lee//

= Share out: =
 * What's new in your schools?
 * What are you hearing? Is there any positive buzz from what you are doing with PIIC and PLN?
 * Recent in-service sessions?

= Please Do Now: =


 * What is one good way to ensure that professional learning is effective.
 * Write 1-3 sentences.
 * Share out

= =

= BDA 1: =

BEFORE
Please Do Now: **Think about the word "vocabulary."** // How many synonyms can you list? Antonyms? Related words? How could you illustrate this term? //

DURING

 * Break into 4 groups to explore online vocabulary resources
 * Group 1:
 * Lingro
 * Shahi
 * Group 2:
 * Lexipedia
 * Snappy Words
 * Group 3:
 * Word Hippo
 * Wordnik.com
 * Group 4:
 * MathWords
 * A Math Dictionary for Kids


 * Be prepared to present your resources

AFTER

 * Identify one of these resources you could use with another teacher. Turn and talk. **

= = = BDA 2: =

BEFORE
Please Do Now: **Quotation Mingle:** // You have a paper with a quotation on it. Please move around the room and share it with others. Write down their quotations on your page. How many can you collect? //

// Discussion: What are we looking at here? //

DURING

 * Grouping:
 * You have a slip with a word on it. Your word goes with one or two others to form a set that makes sense. Find your groups.
 * 10 Good Ways...
 * With your partners, read the introduction to "10 Good Ways..."
 * Read the 2 points assigned to your group.
 * Where have you seen these?
 * What problems do they present?
 * What would be an effective alternative?
 * Divide your chart paper in half
 * Create graphics showing a positive alternative to your 2 points.

AFTER

 * Share a specific example of how you could use one of these alternatives in your work with teachers. **

= Online Course: =

Getting Started...

= LiveBinder: =

Group work session @LiveBinder

Ticket Out: **One more good way:** // Write one more good way to ensure BAD professional learning //