PIIC Coaches Meeting





April 3, 2014

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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

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

Welcome and Updates:

• 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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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LiveBinder:

Group work session

LiveBinder

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