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Transforming the Teaching and Learning Experience through Connected Classrooms. BCSSA 2013 Summer Leadership Academy. Rural Communities Small Schools Stigma of multi-grade learning Perception of limited opportunities. Connected Classrooms: The District Context. Engagement
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Transforming the Teaching and Learning Experience through Connected Classrooms BCSSA 2013 Summer Leadership Academy
Rural Communities Small Schools Stigma of multi-grade learning Perception of limited opportunities Connected Classrooms: The District Context
Engagement • Creating a community of learners • Inquiry • Passion and expertise • Collaboration • Technology to support teaching and learning Connect, Collaborate, Learn Connected Classrooms: The Foundation
Videoconferencing • Teachers leading learning in an area of passion and expertise • Online forums • Digital citizenship and responsibility • Inquiry projects • Community visits • Collaboration • Learning from others Connected Classrooms: The Teaching and Learning
Student ownership • Learning opportunities • Assessment practices • Online literature circles • Inquiry • Expansion • Leadership Connected Classrooms: The Evolution
Meaningful collaboration • Professional growth • Transformative use of techology • Increased engagement • Increase in reading and writing results • Increase in attendance • OECD recognition as an Innovative Learning Environment Connected Classrooms: The Results
Questions? Continuing the Conversation
How is your district supporting the use of transformative versus adaptive technology? Continuing the Conversation
How are students driving the learning agenda in your district? Continuing the Conversation
How is your district creating meaningful collaboration opportunities for staff to work together to change practice and benefit students? Continuing the Conversation