Connection Leading the Shift PLP Year 2, Kicking It Up a Notch with PBL! Mark Carbone, Chief Information Officer, WRDSB Becky Rouse, Consultant, ITS, Instructional Technologies K-8 Harry Niezen, Consultant, ITS, Instructional Technologies 9-12 Anita Brooks Kirkland, Consultant, ITS, K-12 Libraries

 School district in Ontario, Canada  102 elementary schools  16 secondary schools  60,000 students  3,500 teachers, 2,000 support staff

 School district in Ontario, Canada  102 elementary schools  16 secondary schools  60,000 students  3,500 teachers, 2,000 support staff  Large blended department  Networks & servers, software development, desktop services, library cataloguing – you name it, we do it  Supports business & instructional priorities of the board

 School district in Ontario, Canada  102 elementary schools  16 secondary schools  60,000 students  3,500 teachers, 2,000 support staff  Large blended department  Networks & servers, software development, desktop services, library cataloguing – you name it, we do it  Supports business & instructional priorities of the board  C omputers A cross T he C urriculum  Equitable access to technology for all students  Staff development: learning with technology  Leadership & alignment with Board goals & learning priorities

Connection A program designed to foster leadership in the integration of technology into learning amongst teacher-practitioners. Founded on the philosophy that if you want to help teachers understand the power of technology, you need to put that technology into their hands. Participants are provided with: Use of laptop PD opportunities Leadership opportunities, CATC Staff Development Plan Elementary & Secondary Groups Annual application process…

Connection A program designed to foster leadership in the integration of technology into learning amongst teacher-practitioners. Founded on the philosophy that if you want to help teachers understand the power of technology, you need to put that technology into their hands. Participants are provided with: Use of laptop PD opportunities Leadership opportunities, CATC Staff Development Plan Elementary & Secondary Groups Annual application process…

Connection Comfort with the technology is no longer the main issue. What needs to change to focus participants more directly on using technology to add value to the learning goals of the board?

Connection Comfort with the technology is no longer the main issue. What needs to change to focus participants more directly on using technology to add value to the learning goals of the board? Program’s capacity-building focus had been fairly unstructured. Some participants thrived in this environment and emerged as leaders. Others need more guidance. How can we help all participants realize their potential and take charge of their own learning?

Connection Comfort with the technology is no longer the main issue. What needs to change to focus participants more directly on using technology to add value to the learning goals of the board? Program’s capacity-building focus had been fairly unstructured. Some participants thrived in this environment and emerged as leaders. Others need more guidance. How can we help all participants realize their potential and take charge of their own learning? How can we leverage the groups to create a community of connected learners? CATC Connection groups lack cohesion.

How can we design problem / passion-based professional learning to engage our teachers for 21st century learners? Leading the Shift Essential Question Our Challenge? A match made in heaven! Re-inventing Connection

The Plan Connection Rejuvenate program based on TPACK & PBL

The Plan: Critical Questions Connection Start with the new cohort, with new application criteria. Do we try to water the rocks? Have them design their own professional learning plan. How do we engage individuals in professional learning? Learning plans need to explicitly align with Board learning goals. How do we foster the idea of technology adding value to learning? Mimic the PLP structure, F2F & online. How do we foster a community of professional learners? Foster capacity for leadership in the Board & beyond. How do we leverage the learning with this group?

New Application Process Kick-Off F2F Online Collaboration Culminating F2F Go forth and lead! Cohort Connection CATC Ning

Our Role? Be Talent Spotters Nurture & Encourage: Create the Ideal Conditions to Unleash Potential Facilitate Learning Plans Celebrate Growth & Learning Help Create Conditions for Success

Assessment FOR Learning Assessment AS Learning Assessment OF Learning Connection Learning/Assessment Cycle

Assessment FOR Learning Assessment AS Learning Assessment OF Learning Connection Learning/Assessment Cycle Feedback Loop: Ning Community F2F Sessions Coaching & Facilitation Personal Reflection: Project work Ning Community Final Project Culminating F2F Presentation

Assessment FOR Learning Assessment AS Learning Assessment OF Learning Connection Learning/Assessment Cycle Feedback Loop: Ning Community F2F Sessions Coaching & Facilitation Personal Reflection: Project work Ning Community Final Project Culminating F2F Presentation Personal Growth

Assessment FOR Learning Assessment AS Learning Assessment OF Learning Feedback Loop: Ning Community F2F Sessions Coaching & Facilitation Personal Reflection: Project work Ning Community Final Project Culminating F2F Presentation Personal Growth School Leadership Extended Sphere of Influence System Leadership Connection Learning/Assessment Cycle

Project Assessment Plan Synergy of the Group as demonstrated by richness of online & f2f discussion & learning activities. Connection How can we measure the success of our plan to transform CATC Connection? Tangible Evidence Individual Growth Individuals’ Visible Involvement in Project Richness of Projects Visible Evidence of Extended Sphere of Influence: Leadership in schools / system & beyond

Project Assessment Plan Connection How can we measure the success of our plan to transform CATC Connection? Intangible Evidence

CC License: Joshinrhodeisland Connection Images in this presentation were used under license from iStock Photo: Leading the Shift Team Members PLP Year 2, Anita Brooks Kirkland Consultant, K-12 Harry Niezen Consultant, Instructional Technologies Becky Rouse Consultant, Instructional Technologies Mark Carbone Chief Information