WelcomeDouglas College and Career Institute

Ford NGL Follow UpSeptember 14, 2011

Ford PAS Teaching & Learning Pillars

Learning Pillars: 21st Century Skills

• Application of academic knowledge and skills

• Critical thinking• Problem-solving• Teamwork• Communication• Creativity and Innovation• Global Awareness

Teaching Pillars:21st Century Pedagogy

• Academically rigorous• Integration of academic and

career-related knowledge and skills

• Inquiry-based• Project-based• Real-world (authentic)• Performance-based• Technology-rich• Career-relevant

11

Instructions

1. Each group has one part of a bigger puzzle

2. The groups must put there part of the puzzle together before . . .

3. They can connect their completed part of the puzzle to another groups complete part of the puzzle

4. All of the groups must eventually connect their puzzle pieces to create one “Master Puzzle”

Ground Rules

I. You cannot see a picture of the puzzle before it was disassembled

II. No talking

III. You have 10 minutes to put the puzzle together

So Why a Puzzle

• How was this activity relevant to our practice?

• Did you see any similarities between today’s opening moves and the Teaching and Learning Pillars?

Triad Microlabs • Process

– Form triads with people you don’t know– Number off 1-2-3– Three rounds of questions (you will have 30 seconds to jot

down thoughts before each round begins)– Each person will have 1 minute to answer the question– Other group members listen (if you are done before 1

minute, people should sit in silence and reflect)– When time is called by the chime, the next person speaks

Microlab Rounds1. What do you already know about Ford PAS

Next Generation Learning (from experience, website, or pre-reading)?

2. What is one burning question you have about Ford PAS Next Generation Learning and why is it a burning question for you?

3. What do you personally hope to gain from this Ford PAS workshop?

Report Out

• How did the process feel? • Key learnings?

Another professional development workshop?

5

Workshop Goals

• Explore techniques to build students’ skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and teamwork.

• Begin the process of building a Ford PAS Learning Community.

• Reflect on teaching practices and share classroom experiences.

• Develop strategies for implementation and collaboration.

Workshop Goals

• Explore ways to integrate Academic and CTAE standards

• More hands on activities to use in the classroom and in the learning community

• Explore modules and assessments• Have Fun!!

Protocol Resources

www.nsrfharmony.orgWhy use protocols?

1. To promote participation2. To ensure equity3. To build trust

Community Agreements

How do we agree to interact with one another today?

3

A Word or Two About Community Agreements

• Become aware of things/conditions you need to do your best work.

• Note times/things that are said/done that affect your needs—that challenge your ability to learn in the context of our group.

• Try to figure out the implicit norms of the group.

Community Agreements

• Show up – choose to be present• Pay attention – to heart and meaning• Tell the truth – without blame or judgment• Be open to outcome – not attached to

outcome• Get what you need• What agreements would you like to add?

The Ultimate Goal

Prepare learners to navigate in

and create for the 21st century

global community.

17

Core Educational Program

• College Readiness• Career Readiness• Foundation in

Innovation, Creativity

Deeper Learning 18

EMPATHIZE

DEFINE

IDEATE

PROTOTYPE

TEST

Foundations of Innovation

5 min

5 minutes

10 min

•Tell the story of your life (school or home) through your badge…•Learn as much as you can from your partner’s badge experience…(TIP: Listening time is greater than talking time.)

10 minutes

5 min

5 minutes

10 min

10 minutes

10 minutes

10 min

15 minutes

Group Share

Place your Prototype on the middle tableForm a large circle around the tableFind a Prototype that you find intriguing

Reflection- design thinking

• Human centeredness • Action orientation… bias towards

action… not just talk• Rapid prototyping• Being mindful of the design

process

Existing Badge Prototypes

Video Time

Lunch Time

Module 7: Planning for Business Success

Students take on the role of manager of NoNaymz, a local band trying to break into the national music scene, and, through case studies and a computer

simulation, they learn about marketing and finance. Students apply their NoNaymz experience to create a

realistic business plan for a small business of their own. Students present their plans to visitors from the

community in an effort to recruit potential “investors.”

Activities at a Glance• Activity 1: Business 101

• Activity 2: Getting to Know Your Market

• Activity 3: The Price Is Right

• Activity 4: Building a Business

• Activity 5: Reaching Your Market

• Activity 6: Building Your Business

A Supply and Demand Drama

•Form teams of six.•Three will be “fans” and three will be “sellers.”•Using the instructions and supplies in your envelope act out the role play.•The time for the role play will be 10 minutes.

Team #

Price Paid for Ticket by Fan

Total Loss or Profit for Ticket Seller

Fan Got Needed Tickets (Y/N)?

Number of Tickets Seller Has Left Over

Brag and Drag

Closing Moves

Are We There Yet?