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Networks of Instructional Practice

February 25th, 2014

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Checking In.......

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Networks of Innovative Practice

http://start.sd34.bc.ca/innovation

Let’s take a look at our work.....

Summary of Visits

17 School Visits

•RTI

•Blended Learning

•Teacher Induction

•Smart Learning

•PBL

•Emergent Curriculum

Elementary/Middle/Secondary

• Learning Targets

• ELL

• G.U.T.T.S.

• Kinder Twitter

• Exploration Programs

• Character Council

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Our Agenda Today

• what are the key points you have taken away from your school visits, research, discussions?

• how can you incorporate your learning into your school setting?

• where are the opportunities/barriers?

• what type of resources/supports will you need?

• how will you measure/monitor your success?

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Identifying your learning experiences

In your groups, summarize the key pointsof your learning experience

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Why me??

https://www.ted.com/talks/roselinde_torres_what_it_takes_to_be_a_great_leader

What are we looking for?

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The Nature of Learning OECDThe Nature of

Learning OECD

Using Research to Inspire Practice

(see article posted)

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A possible resource for change....

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How do I start the change process?

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Switch: Heath and Heath

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Group Activity.........

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Switch: Heath and Heath

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Group Activity.........

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Switch: Heath and Heath

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Group Activity.........

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How can we best support your efforts?

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Staying Connected - what will that look like?

Identify ways in which you will be continuing your learning journey and networking with others

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Some Ideas

Continue the research (reading or more visits)

Choose a starting place in your school or with a teacher

Send a team to explore and gather additional information

Invite someone to talk to you staff

Approach the district team for support

Look for a conference/other district for additional resources

Create an urgency (data, raising awareness)

Never Give Up……..

https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_nyad_never_ever_give_up

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Making a difference.....