Singapore Leadership Cadre Preparing a successful induction program for the ICT Mentor Initiative. Before we get started, join the MOE Leadership Wiki at simply click “join this wiki” to get underway! Professional Development and Consultancy Branch Educational Technology Division, MOE JANUARY 6-12, 2010

Day One – ICT Mentor Program Overview 8:30 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome, Introductions, Overview of the Initiative, Teaching and Learning Framework for Self Directed and Collaborative Learning 10:15 – 10:30 AM Break 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Characteristics and Essential Conditions for the Framework 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM-2:30 PM ICT Mentor Framework for Teaching and Learning 2:30 PM-2:45 PM Break 2:45 PM - 5:15 PM School Leadership Resource Development

TASKPick One Think of an experience using technology within the classroom Fill out the survey provided in the Wiki and we can get a quick picture of the leaders we have with us today! Introductory Activity “Fave, Slave or Crave?!”

The ICT Mentor Initiative is Part of the Master Plan 3 Initiative 1. Students need to possess competencies for self-directed and collaborative learning through the effective use of ICT; 1. Teachers need to have the capacity to tailor and deliver ICT-enabled learning experiences for students to develop these competencies; 1. School leaders need to provide direction and create the conditions to harness ICT for learning and teaching; and 2. ICT infrastructure needs to support learning anytime, anywhere.

Five Days Together in Singapore and Twelve Months Online 1. Understand the ICT Mentor Program and develop program resources for teachers 1. Explore the teaching and learning framework and develop framework resources for teachers 1. Review the role of an effective coach/mentor and develop resources for implementation of the program 1. Analyze and develop additional needed resources for ICT Mentors 2. Present, transfer resources online, and reflect upon personal learning as well as next steps for ICT Mentor preparation

Activities and Assumptions Model the curricular, instructional and assessment approaches which result in student directed learning and collaborative learning Carry Out a project based, authentic task throughout the professional development experience Develop resources which will support the ICT Mentor Initiative and their learning experience Regardless of your role or background, we assume that: 1. You are open to new ideas 2. You are willing to fully participate 3. You like learning! Activities Will Assumptions

Objectives and Outcomes for Day One OBJECTIVES 1. Participants will be able to articulate what collaborative learning and self-directed learning looks like in the classroom when it is integrated with ICT skills; and 2. Participants will understand the roles students, teachers, key personnel and school leaders need to play in order for the ICT Mentor Initiative to be successful. OUTCOMES 1. Participants will use a project-based approach to: Launch a wiki designed to enhance and customize the ICT Mentor teaching and learning framework; and Develop materials for mentors to use to share with school leaders and faculty to acquaint them with the ICT Mentor Initiative and to articulate the value they can expect it to bring to their school and in reaching the goals of Masterplan Three.

Professional Development Model 40 MEMBER LEADERSHIP CADRE +300 ICT MENTORS TEACHERS IN MENTOR SCHOOLS

A Leadership Cadre Members Role: Lead, Support and Facilitate Transition Teacher directed, memory- focused instruction Student-centered, performance- focused learning Isolated work on invented exercises Collaborative work on authentic, real-work projects Factual, literal thinking for competence Creative thinking for innovation and original solutions Primary focus on school and local community Expanded focus including digital global citizenship Isolated assessment of learning Integrated assessment for learning Traditional EnvironmentsEmerging Learning Landscape Knowledge from limited, authoritative sources Learner-constructed knowledge from multiple information sources and experiences

Driven by a Teaching and Learning Framework PROJECT BASED LEARNING ICT SKILLS EIGHT CORE VALUES AND SKILLS GLOBAL DIGITAL AGE SKILLS WEB 2.0 SKILLS

Driven by a Teaching and Learning Framework PROJECT BASED LEARNING ICT SKILLS EIGHT CORE VALUES AND SKILLS GLOBAL DIGITAL AGE SKILLS WEB 2.0 SKILLS SELF-DIRECTED AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

Driven by a Teaching and Learning Framework PROJECT BASED LEARNING ICT SKILLS EIGHT CORE VALUES AND SKILLS GLOBAL DIGITAL AGE SKILLS WEB 2.0 SKILLS SELF-DIRECTED AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

Standards, Frameworks and Essential Conditions What Self Directed Learning and Collaborative Learning Looks Like Through the Lens of Multiple Learners Students Teachers School Leaders Parents and Community Employers

A Window Into Self Directed Learning A systemic initiative invoking self directed and collaborative learning in a digital age setting.

TASKTeam Lens Team and Observe: At your tables… 35 minutes to investigate 2-3 minute report out by group Investigate and Report Review site and videos TAKE A BREAK Report out key findings through directed activity Attributes of Self Directed and Collaborative Learning

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Attributes and Essential Conditions for Implementing Change Report Out – Attributes from the Flat Classroom Conference Essential Conditions

TASKTally Time Essential Sightings: Review the Essential Conditions Keep a tally of where you see the conditions in action during the video Group Share: When prompted, you will participate in an interactive response exercise with your tally Wrap up with an individual affinity for a particular condition with a response in the Leadership Cadre Wiki Leadership and Support: A Mainstay for Innovation

Despite the breadth and depth of equipment and technology you will find at varying schools, systemic leadership is a constant with schools experiencing success.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM LUNCH

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Unpacking the Framework The ICT Mentor Framework will essentially guide the work of the ICT Mentors. That’s a BIG IDEA! It prompts an ESSENTIAL QUESTION…

TASKMini Project-Part A Leadership and Support: Unpacking the Framework Your job is to develop a guide or supporting materials for your mentors so they can understand the framework – You have permission to adapt the framework providing you provide adequate rationale for doing so. In interdisciplinary groups of 2 or 3, conduct an analysis on how the elements within the framework work together – How are they alike or different? What will you need to create in order for them to understand how to use it? Are there redundancies that can be eliminated? You will have 30 minutes to create a map for the framework based upon that analysis.

TASK Mini Project-Part B Leadership and Support: Unpacking the Framework Perform a Gallery Walk and 1. provide feedback 2. ask questions to deepen understanding After the walk review your feedback and discuss.

TASK Mini Project-Part C Leadership and Support: Unpacking the Framework Now, merge two groups together and blend feedback to create a guiding document for the framework. It needs to be something that mentors and teachers will understand and find useful.

2:45 PM – 5:15 PM School Leadership Resource Development Group Presentations of Guiding Documents Building Resources for Today’s Learning

TASKMini Project Leadership and Support: Unpacking the Framework Upon group consensus half of the teams will continue to refine framework resources. A list of needed resources will be generated upon completion of the presentations. The other half of the teams will develop presentation materials for mentors to use with school leaders and fellow teachers to inform them of the goals of the program and how they plan to benefit from its implementation. Presentations or works will be shared at the beginning of Day two activities as a recap and reflection of what we learned on Day one.

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM Wrap Up and Reflection Sign up for Web 2.0 Learning Groups for Day 2 Morning Sessions Before you leave, use your reflection wheel and write some brief notes as to the three most significant things you learned today, and drop any suggestions you have for the presenters into the suggestion box.