Presentations of Learning (POLs) The man, the mystery

What are POLs?

Logistics Every student presents a POL each semester Graded by a panel of teachers Separate grade on transcript Performance goes into class grades as well

Schedule 2December Regular Schedule 3 Regular Schedule Family Association Meeting 6pm 4 Regular Schedule Last meeting of M/W seminar 5 Regular Schedule Last meeting of T/Th seminar 6 Regular Schedule 9 POL Schedule Morning Group 10 POL Schedule Morning Group 11 POL Schedule Morning Group 12 (Wiseburn Board) POL Schedule Morning Group 13 POL Schedule Morning Group 16 Da Vinci Board Meeting 5:30 POL Schedule Morning Group 17 POL Schedule Morning Group 18 Regular Schedule 19 TEDx 20 PD Day (Grades & Comments due 8am on 12/21)

POL Day Schedule TimeGroup 8:00 – 11:30Morning Group POLs 11:30 – 12:30LUNCH

Academic Requirements Every class is presented Google docs rubric Project  Skill  Improvement

Project Skill “In this project I created a lighting structure with a complex circuit by...” “This proves my mastery of circuitry and electricity, an essential skill because...” “Here is how to solve circuits such as this one...” “This proves my mastery of circuitry and electricity, an essential skill because...” “Here is how to solve circuits such as this one...” “I improved my product by....” Skill Mastery Project Improvement

Computer Skill Use of Tools Skill Mastery Improvement “I had not mastered graphing linear equations...” “Now as you can see, I have mastered the linear equations unit in Algebra...” “Using a Khan Academy video, I learned that the y-intercept is...”

Possible Calendar 2December Field Trip! 3 Script Framework Review expectations Choose topics Select work 4 Begin Script Write script Gather evidence 5 Complete Script Peer assessment Gather feedback to edit presentation 6 Practice Full run through Peer assessment POLs Practice, practice, practice until presentation TEDx work after POL is complete TEDx TEDx teams prepare for event

Fall 2013 Logistics 11 Minute Presentation – 1 minute intro – 3 minutes per class (9 minutes total) – 1 minute reflection 3 Minute Q and A Teacher Feedback Transition

Grading Separate Grade on Transcript Affects Class Grades – Presentation and organization skills assignment – Affects essential skills

Presentation Attire You must be in professional dress in order to present: – you forfeit your time slot – you must work in presentation room for the remainder of the week – You must schedule a make-up presentation for the afternoon – Your grade is lowered 10% BoysGirls Button down shirt, tie, dress pants, dress shoes, belt Professional blouse, professional skirt or slacks, professional closed toe shoes

Presentation Attendance If you are late for a presentation: – you forfeit your time slot – you must work in presentation room for the remainder of the week – You must schedule a make-up presentation for the afternoon – Your grade is lowered 10% If you are not present for your time slot: – You will not pass your POL and will not be able to re- present

Audience All of your teachers will be on your panel Additional guests may also be present You may invite parents or friends from outside of Da Vinci You may have Da Vinci Friends watch your POL if: – They are in your school (DVC) – They are in your grade level – They arrive at the beginning of the session and stay for the entire session (not just your presentation)

Day of Presentation On the day your presentation is scheduled: – You are in your seat ready to present at 8:00am – You have your computer with PPT loaded – You have physical evidence ready – You have a printed copy of your script ready to give teachers (MLA format) – You have a stamped script outline You will be in the presentation room for the entire morning You must be respectful of all presenters and work silently during presentations

Green Room On the days you are scheduled for the Green room: – Monday/Tuesday You must finish your POL and Practice a minimum of 10 times. – Wednesday/Thursday/Friday You must be working with your TEDx group – You must continue to refine your POL if you did not pass, or are asked by a teacher to work on it.