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1.Warm-Up:Register in ERO for this sessionOn your notecard,write a definition for:
Team Building ActivityWho are You?
Team Building Activity
Using a Google Presentation:• Create a Team Logo (using Wordle) - 1 slide• Create a Contact List - 1 slide• Create a Slogan and Mission Statement - 1 slide• Find and link to a Team Song - 1 slide
CHANGE is like SUNSHINE...
Some CHANGE because they see the LIGHT and some CHANGE because they feel the HEAT.
An effective change agent issomeone who...
• Isn't afraid to change course and challenge the status quo
• Helps others embrace change without feeling threatened
• Fosters collaboration• Respects and uses the wisdom of experienced teachers• Builds bridges between old and new ideas • Engages teachers in evaluative thinking• Models continuous improvement in one's own work
Andragogy is...• the teaching of adult learners• consists of strategies focused
on teaching adults• is often interpreted as the
process of engaging adult learners in the structure of the learning experience
Differences between Children and Adults as Learners:
Trait Children Adults
IMPORTANCE Rely on others to decide what is important to be learned
Decide for themselves what is important to learn
VALIDITY Accept the important being presented at face value
Need to validate the information based on their beliefs & experiences
Usefulness Expect what they are learning to be useful in their long-term future
Expect what they are learning to be immediately useful
PAST EXPERIENCES/
PREVIOUS LEARNING
Have little experiences to draw - are relatively "clean slates"
Have much experiences - may have fixed viewpoints
AS A RESOURCELittle ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to teacher or fellow classmates
Significant ability to serve a knowledgeable resource to trainer and fellow learners
Professional Development Pet Peeves
3 Qualities of Good Professional Development
Know Your Audience
Key Principles of Adult Learning
Need to know WIIFM - What's in it for me?
Self-Control Self-directed and have need to have control of their learning
Experience Bring life experiences, valuable resources to value and use, adults can teach and/or learn
Relevant Adults want to learn what is applicable to them
Topic vs Theory
Adults have practical focus. How do I do it?
Intrinsically motivated
Driven to learn by forces within themselves not external factors
Using Principles of Learning as a Leader:
Need to know Get the learners to feel a need to learn, show value, what's in it for the learner
Self-Control Ensure your goals are their goals
Experience Relate to learners' experiences, and draw on that experience - increases relevance, participation and buy-in
Relevant Keep learning relevant to your learners
Topic vs Theory
Keep it practical, show how to apply learning
Intrinsically motivated
Give learners a sense of progress toward their own goals - keeps learners motivated
More to consider...
Article for further learning:Principles of Adult Learning
Comfortable Environment
Includes a comfortable mood of trust and respect, as well as physical comfort.
Shared Responsibility
Get learners to take a share of responsibility, work towards delivering the training as a team
Active Participation
Discussion, activities, exercises - keep learners engaged
Learning Styles
• Most people are predominately one type of learner, but can adapt to another style.
• Learners tend to look for their preferred style in learning situations
• Here are some of the main learning styles...
Visual Learners
Characteristics Teaching Strategyo Process new
information best when visually illustrated
o Help learners visualize taskso Graphics, illustrations, images,
demonstrations
Auditory Learners
Characteristics Teaching Strategyo Process new
information best when spoken
o Verbal directionso Lectures, discussiono Arrange for speakers
Kinesthetic Learners
Characteristics Teaching Strategyo Process new
information best when it can be touched or manipulated
o Provide hands-on learning opportunitieso Short breaks, move frequentlyo Engaging activities
Reading/Writing Learners
Characteristics Teaching Strategyo Process new
information best when written
o Written instructionso Opportunities for writingo Opportunities for different kinds of writing
What's Your Learning Style?
Learning Styles AssessmentComplete inventory & email yourself the
results
Building Your ChIP
Change Implementation Plan (ChIP)to set goals at the beginning of the year
Modified from the Maryland Technology Academy Summer Institute, 2010
Components of the ChIP
Points to Consider
1) Analyze the Need• What skills does your staff currently have?• What skills do they need?
2) Articulate the Vision
• How does administration view technology in your building?
• What are models of effective teaching practices and methodology?
• How will you share this vision with the administrators/teachers?
• How would handle resistance?
Change Implementation Plan (ChIP)to set goals at the beginning of the year
Modified from the Maryland Technology Academy Summer Institute, 2010
Components of the ChIP
Points to Consider
3) Determine the Learning Goals
• What MTTS will be addressed?• Are these goals measurable?
4) Develop the Modules
• What is the time frame?• What evidence, experiences and instruction
will you include?
5) Evaluate the ChIP
• What tools will you use to measure success?
Consider one of the skills taught during STEP to implement at your school.
Begin your ChIP.
Timer
Sharing your ChiP
• How will you communicate your vision to administrators and staff?
• How will you confront resistance to change?
Delivery
Delivery is...
How we communicate:
• content
• information
• thoughts
• feelings
Approaches to Delivery...
VerbalNonverbal
General Delivery Tips...
• Face the audience• Establish Norms for Interaction• Address potential distractions• Control the pace • Speak clearly and authoritatively• Ask questions to check for understanding• Review as you go along• Vary the energy level• Have fun
• Rubric
Video AnalysisWe will watch a 6 minute video about presenting. As you watch, think about how each presentation can be improved.
After watching the video, take a moment to think about other presentation skills that you can personally improve upon. Video
Content
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Content
Content
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• Don’t cover everything (Stick to the main message)• Identify key point and reinforce them throughout• Be clear on the objectives (yours and theirs)• Don’t over prepare, but know it well and be prepared
for questions• It's okay to not know an answer - use your audience• "Get" the big picture• Effective presentations/visuals
