Nov.+20+-+21+Agenda

Agenda for Ithaca training sessions 11/20-21/13. [Elementary and Secondary groups: 2 ½ hours each] =(back)=

1. Whole group- Greg led: Greg will do quick model/demonstrate several interactive activities and resources from the following websites. [~50 minutes]

2. Small groups- each led by Ithaca representative: [~20 minutes] Discuss: Importance of locating and using a variety of resources that:

a. Provide for a variety of pedagogies to be employed, varied learning opportunities for students. Consider focus on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

b. Improve student engagement and achievement with curricular topics and content (Common Core State Standards and beyond)

c. Represent one or more of these categories: a) resources for teacher use (“I do”), b) resources for teacher and student use (“We do”), c) resources for student use (“You do”)

d. Capitalize on the open architecture nature and “large scale” work surface of the eno board—that is, use the eno stylus in “cursor/mouse mode” and allow participants to easily view and interact with what is displayed.

3. Independently/partners/small groups- Further explore these items Greg demonstrated, and others on the same or different websites, on your own. [~60 minutes]

4. Whole group- Ithaca led: a. Share great resources discovered and ideas generated for teacher and student use b. A peek at next steps: Now, Near (within next 6 months/2013-2014 school year), Far (2014-2015 school year and beyond). One “feasible” goal for each step? Why are these goals important to student success? What do you and Ithaca leaders need to do to ensure these goals are met? [~20 minutes]