Onground + Online = Super Visibility

Here's the sweet spot? It’s a blend.

How do you show your "connectedness"?

Are you intentional and consistent about what you do?Do you role model in visible ways?Do you intentionally position things for change?Where do you lean: towards anchors or change?Are you reflective?Do you engage with wider collaboration?

Just the facts which layer on context:

-2 years & 5 months -305 Grade 7 & 8 students-20 staff

Learning Conditions:-wifi & focus on blended learning -BYOD - leverage instrumented backpack and pocket-instrumented learning spaces: iPads, chromebooks, desktops, data video projector, interactive whiteboard

Sandbox in many ways with staff.

Cultivate Your Being Online

Questions matter more than answers!

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Building a Collaborative Learning Culture ● learn alongside - LEARNING FIRST ● equip them - GIVE THEM TECH● no opt out - ENGAGE EVERYBODY● pick one - Google Docs focus● f2f learning sessions ● learn in groups that make sense continuous learning mode● informal 1:1 sessions Different points of entry● let them play - tinker ● personal check-ins ● celebrate the growth● give them time & space, it's hard work - empathy● stay the course & respond to resistance● integrate in meaningful ways - real-life problem-solving that

make a difference in the learning● learn first, lead second - learner, coach & then a leader

Consider these questions:

Does the physical setting of your school reflect a participatory, creative, connected, information-rich culture?

ENGAGING & EFFICIENT

Are your learning spaces instrumented? Do you leverage instrumented pockets and backpacks?

TECHNOLOGY EVERYWHERE

Does your staff use social networking tools? Does your staff create and produce every time you meet?

FLOW & INNOVATION IN FOCUSSED WAYS

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Where are the barriers? What gets in the way?

Creating a culture of continuous learning and growth

Growth Mindset:

● passionate practice● learning always comes first ● hard work● dedication

Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity.

Carol Dweck, Mindset

Learn first, lead second.

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