York Country Day School PLP Advis

YCDS PLP ADVIS Project

Why did we join PLP?

YCDS had high interest but limited resources.

It's all about the tools!

What was our (original) goal?

No shared goal

Eric's Goal: In addition to what we did cover, I expected to talk some about video / audio editing programs, the use of AV materials in a classroom, and learn more about programs like skype.

Molly:Exciting ways to use technology to support student learning.

Alex's Goal : To use Web 2.0 in my classroom using new and exciting tools

Jennifer's goal: I wanted to create a wiki on which I could communicate health and wellness issues with middle school students.

Greg's goal : I was anticipating more of a technilogical (tools) experience. I also recall being excited to work with this group of peers at YCDS.

What did we do?

F2F

webinar

Ning

What was our proposal?

Original: Tech expo

Webinar taught us differently

Choices

What to focus on?

What is the role of tools?

What IS 21st Century learning?

Where is our school, faculty, student body?

It's all about the shift.

Goal

Goal:to lead a shift in our school from primarily passive learning to primarily ACTIVElearning

What is active learning?

ownership

self-direction

reflection

collaboration

CHALLENGES

Initial lack of clear purpose

Over ambitious

time

Look at our project!

Our survey: http://webform.ycp.edu/view.php?id=106

Our Expo and how we got there: http://web.me.com/alexgere/YCDS_PLP_Advis_Project_Blog/YCDS_PLP_Advis_Project_Blog/YCDS_PLP_Advis_Project_Blog.html

Did we meet our goal?

YES

Now what...

Wiki to share projects, continue discussion

www.facelivrefranglais.ning.com

Wikis in History

Visual thesis in English

Evelyn's Goal: I immediately pictured a souped up English class replete with wikis, a shining smartboard and students buzzing with glee over their newfound love for writing through all our online discussions.