4-3-2014+coaches+meeting+agenda

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 * __ PIIC Coaches Meeting __**


 * April 3, 2014 **

=__Objectives:__=


 * To apply the 4 Lenses of Learning to professional literature
 * To explore PD opportunities at the May PLO
 * To assess the coaches role in PA Core implementation
 * To begin examining flipped classroom and hybrid learning models
 * To continue exploration and integration of PIIC online course pilot

" **If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow** // " // //-John Dewey//

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= = = Welcome and Updates: =

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 * 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?
 * Upcoming May PLO

= Please Do Now: =


 * What is one obstacle you have overcome this year in your work with PIIC?.
 * Write 3 lines.
 * Share out

= Online Course Pilot: =
 * Virginia via Skype

= = = BDA 1: =

BEFORE
Please Do Now:

**Think about the transition to PA Core standards. What is one benefit you see and one concern you have?**

// Turn and talk //

DURING

 * Close Read: "Preparing Teachers for the Common Core"
 * Skim the article. Circle 5-10 words that "jump out at you."
 * Read the article. Underline what you feel is the most important or meaningful phrase or sentence.
 * Turn and talk briefly about your impressions
 * Discussion (My two cents):
 * What is the coach's role as we transition to the PA Core standards?
 * What support do you need?
 * Where do you see potential problems/issues?

AFTER

 * As a group, what should our direction be regarding the transition to PA Core? **

= BDA 2: =

BEFORE
Please Do Now:

**4 Corners:** // Which of the 4 lenses do you feel comes through most often in your classroom? Go to that corner. // // Why do you think this is? //

DURING

 * In groups, re-read "Preparing Teachers..."
 * This time, focus on your group's lens
 * Share out
 * Sticky-Notes:
 * How comfortable do you feel with each lens?
 * In terms of your work with other teachers.

AFTER

 * Share Out: What is one lesson or activity you have done recently that you think demonstrates multiple lenses? **

= BDA 3: =

BEFORE
Please Do Now:

**Flipped Classroom Video:** // What struck you as you watched this //// ? //

DURING

 * Do you have any experience using a flipped / blended / hybrid model?
 * Websites
 * Each group explores one of the 4 websites on today's page
 * Prepare a set of key "talking points" to share with the group
 * What are your initial conclusions, as a group?
 * Group discussion: Pros and Cons of the flipped classroom model
 * OER sites:
 * 5 groups explore and demo available resources

AFTER

 * In the Google Doc: Write 2-3 sentences describing your thoughts on using OERs in the classroom. **

= = = LiveBinder: =

Group work session

@LiveBinder

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