PD

=Learning in the 21st Century=

=Kim Cofino= International School Bangkok**
 * 21st Century Literacy Specialist

=Theme: Create the Future=

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PD Overview
PD for the QA SS on February 18 and 19 will focus on making the shift into online learning modes using mobile computing and Web 2.0. Kim Cofino will drive this shift along with QA curriculum leaders and educational technology leaders. A combination of plenary and breakout sessions will provide all SS teachers a chance to hear about and develop skills in 21st century learning modes. QA is implementing 1:1 for Grades 7 and 8 in 09-10 therefore it is important that focus during the PD is on these objectives:
 * The 2-day PD is a 'launch' for ongoing focused PD sessions and meetings from February-June 2009 leading up to the 1:1 implementation commencing in September
 * The opportunity for teachers to hear about what it means to be a 21st learner, teacher and classroom and to discuss the curriculum and logistic implications of learning and teaching in a 1:1 school
 * The opportunity for teachers to workshop and develop skills in online learning using Web 2.0 tools based around the development of an ePortfolio
 * The opportunity to work in departmental groups over the 2 days and consolidate an approach, in line with whole-school needs, for integration of digital learning tools and curriculum review.
 * The requirement for all departments to take an active role in planning and developing departmental objectives for moving into a 1:1 learning mode following prescribed guidelines

Over the 2 days Kim will deliver 3 x plenary keynotes, be part of a plenary panel session, and workshop breakout groups in 21st century teaching that includes online learning, project-based learning, unit design and managing 1:1.

For both days all teachers will be grouped as follows:
 * 1) Modern Languages, Arabic Cultural Studies and Islamic Studies
 * 2) Mathematics and Sciences
 * 3) Humanities and Arts
 * 4) English and PE
 * 5) Technology
 * 6) Counseling and Library

Groups will rotate through **seven** breakout sessions, with Atlas being two of these (by request from departments to find some time to work on this).

Breakout sessions
[|Detailed schedule with breakout session locations]
 * **[|21st Century Learning]** – (Kim Cofino) Focus on what it means to be a learner in the 21C. Make sure everyone has joined the [|E4L Ning]. Make sure everyone has started an iGoogle page. Discuss essential learning objectives using new tools as well being part of a community of learners. Also, project-based learning and how to design units that authentically embed technology, and how to create a unit which uses ISTE/21st century learning skills and standards.
 * **[|Wiki ePortfolio]** – (Suzanne and Jill) Each participant will develop an ePortfolio on a wiki and discuss best-practice use of wikis for education. Focus also on moving WAAGs to wikis.
 * **[|Digital Citizenship]** - (John Turner) To include assessment, working with laptops, NETS, attitudes to 1:1 and 21C learning
 * **[|Web2.0Toolbox]** - (Mike and Robyn) Focus on having fun and showing best practice examples from PS and beyond. Link in with wikis eg embedding. Tools include animoto, voicethread
 * **[|Getting it Together with a PLN]** - (Julie) Setting up a PLN using social bookmarking and other connection and communication tools used every day by professional educators. Linking in with Ning and wikis, add Google docs if group is ready
 * Atlas - Mapping units

Schedule Outline
The 21st Century Learner || Kim Cofino Presentation The 21st Century Classroom || QA Senior School Departmental Challenge** Part 1**:** Developing a 21st Century unit of study || followed by panel session || **QA Senior School Departmental Challenge** Part 2**:** Elevator Speech
 * **Time** || **Day 1: February 18** || **Day 2: February 19** ||
 * 7:30-8:30 || Kim Cofino Presentation
 * 8:30 - 8:45 || Break || Break ||
 * 8:45-9:35 || Breakout 1 || Breakout 5 ||
 * 9:45-10:35 || Breakout 2 || Breakout 6 ||
 * 10:45-11:45 || Breakout 3 || Breakout 7 ||
 * 11:45-12:30 || Lunch Break || Lunch Break ||
 * 12:30-1:30 || Breakout 4 || **"[|Putting it all Together]"
 * 1:45-3:00 || Kim Cofino Presentation
 * The 21st Century Educator**

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