Agenda+for+TTL+Workshop-+3-11

Technology Teacher Leaders are explorers and curriculum designers who employ technology tools to advance learning.

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21st Century Learning: Viewpoints
Reflections from Alan November’s Culture of Learning presentation toc Return to Sender from THE Journal Schools continue to deliver new graduates into the workplace lacking the tech-based "soft skills" that businesses demand. Experts blame K-12's persistent failure to integrate technology. Partnership for 21st Century Skills Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow-Today How Do You Define 21st-Century Learning?  Education Week Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook One question, 11 answers


 * On 1-2 slides in this Google Presentation share your thoughts about the content of the resources above, and your inspiration, doubt, and/or conclusions. **
 * Represent key themes w/ graphics or text bits.**

Google Apps
How is the rollout going? The implementation as it is set up? What are potential uses here? Where is the low-hanging fruit? - with each other, as colleagues - with students

Project Based Learning
How we got to PBL. Different models, Essential elements of PBL... Groton PBL Collaborative Initiative Concept of a unifying theme. King Middle School [|Possibilities from Groton Instructional Council 3-3-11] [|Perceptions regarding Technology Use at GCS 3-3-11]

Vision Building with Administrators
//Japanese proverb: Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.// A conversation with Superintendent and Principals about vision for technology at Groton and next steps. We will have, as a way to begin the conversation, a small informational packet, our **Google Presentation** and -of course- our evolving thinking.

Update on EETT grant
- What the group has been doing - talk about Kerri's work, etc.

Consolidation time
Work on: PBL Unit or Presentations for 3/25 Conference or  Consolidate your thinking through independent exploration