1. Introduction to PW

2. Skills of the 21 st CenturySkills of the 21 st Century  Strong academic skills, thinking, reasoning, teamwork skills, and proficiency in using technology  Having knowledge alone is not enough these days.

3. Objectives of PWObjectives of PW  Knowledge Application  Communication  Collaboration  Independent Learning

4. Deliverables  Preliminary ideas (by next PW lesson)  Group Proposal (in one month’s time)  More details in next lesson  Report  Oral presentation

5. Principles of Group-workPrinciples of Group-work  Listen  Openness  Verify  Empathise  LOVE others as you have been loved...

6. Steps for Preliminary Ideas documentSteps for Preliminary Ideas document Individual idea generation (5 minutes) Round-robin sharing (within groups) (5 minutes) Discussion (20 minutes or more) Research Decision making Transcribe into Preliminary ideas document In Class Due next lesson

7. Idea GenerationIdea Generation  Consider the following:  Practicality  Logical reasons  Feasibility  Manageability  Accessibility of information

8. Ground rules for brainstormingGround rules for brainstorming  Focus on quantity of ideas  Withhold criticism  Welcome unusual ideas  Combine and improve ideas

9. Go brainstorm!Go brainstorm!