1. “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” John Dewey 1

2. New Mexico Building Blocks Your Coach Bonnie Nizamis

3. It’s all about….. Change Potential

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5. A closer look at change…..

6. A closer look at potential… 6

7. “It gently reminds us to start small and explore the IDEA. It is also a tribute to great teachers who know how to use humor, "off-the- path" approaches, and who have the vision to see the possibilities in EVERY student.” Peter Reynolds 7

8. A closer look at YOU!

9. NMBB Goals: Increase Student Achievement Improve Teacher Learning and Effectiveness

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11. What Students Want from Teachers Take Me Seriously – 12 th grader Challenge Me to Think – 11 th grader Tap My Creativity – 9 th grader Make Me Feel Important – 5 th grader Build on My Interests - Kindergartener 11

12. 21 st Century Skills

13. What skills are most important for job success when hiring a high school graduate? Work Ethic80% Collaboration75% Good Communication70% Social Responsibility63% Critical Thinking/Problem Solving58% Released October 2, 2006, by The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, Partnership for 21st Century Skills, and the Society for Human Resource Management

14. 21 st Century Skills Of the high school students you recently hired, what were their deficiencies? Written Communication81% Leadership73% Work Ethic70% Critical Thinking/Problem Solving70% Self Direction58%

15. 21 st Century Skills What skills and content areas will be growing in importance in the next five years? Critical Thinking78% IT 77% Health and Wellness76% Collaboration74% Innovation74% Personal Financial Responsibility72%

16. Focus on these 4 C’s Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communications Collaboration

17. Creativity and Innovation Think Creatively Work Creatively with Others Implement Innovations

18. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Reason Effectively Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Solve Problems

19. Communicate Clearly Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively Listen effectively Use communication for a range of purposes Utilize multiple media and technologies Communicate effectively in diverse environments

20. Collaborate with Others Demonstrate ability to work with diverse teams Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful to accomplish a common goal Assume shared responsibility Value the individual contributions

21. NETS

22. Data Driven Decisions

23. The Iceberg Model Results Behaviors Emotions Thinking

24. What happens when we think? Process new information – create a map Compare it to existing information Look for Links/ Connections Once connections are made the new knowledge gets cemented in our brain

25. What happens when the new information doesn’t easily “fit”? We need time and space to rewire our brains when we experience a change or something new

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27. “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” John Dewey 27