T-527 Fall 2005 Developing Curriculum for Deep Learning Learning Reflective Collaborative Communities 17 November 2005

T-527 Fall 2005 Goals for today Understand to apply elements of the Teaching for Understanding framework to curriculum design Understand how to build a reflective, collaborative community that promotes learning Understand how to apply new technologies to foster understanding

T-527 Fall 2005 Activities for today Reflect on themes/puzzles raised by Shamsa’s case and your own experience Analyze readings on learning communities Analyze Andi’s project with a focus on ongoing assessment and developing a community of learners Classmates share a resource Workshop time: consult and work on projects Overview of the remainder of the course

T-527 Fall 2005 Themes from Shamsa’s case What concerns or puzzles does it raise? What strategies or solutions does it suggest? How is your situation different from Shamsa’s?

T-527 Fall 2005 Readings on Learning Communities Concepts or statements that resonated for you Dilemmas or doubts you have about these ideas Ways of using technology to build learning communities Examples from your experience that illustrate or challenge ideas in the readings

T-527 Fall 2005 Consult on your projects How do your assessments look in relation to the rubric? Consider ways of developing a community of learners How might you use technologies to develop a community of learners Use Ladder of Feedback