Looking+Ahead+Planning+for+the+Future-+Sheryl

=Implementing 21st Century Skills: Steps to Build Momentum= = =

=This is a fast paced process that will enable us to plan collectively and strategically for the future. Together we will develop an action plan for 21st Century skill building-- one that will make sure all students have equitable access to a 21st century education.=

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//**- what do we mean by 21st Century Teaching and Learning or Learning 2.0? - why is change needed?**//
 * I. Introductions and a quick setting of context- (5 min)**


 * II. Have a facilitated discussion on barriers and restraints to implementing 21st Century teaching and learning concepts. What is preventing us from being successful at implementing the change. (10 minutes)**


 * III. Working as individuals, use sticky notes to list one idea per sticky that is a proactive solution to overcoming a barrier or restraint to reculturing schools around 21st Century change. Or list innovative ideas you have for how to implement the needed change. Remember 1 idea per sticky note. Be creative. Think out of the box. (5-7 min)**


 * IV. Working in pairs, talk together about your ideas and chunk your sticky notes into similar categories. Call out your category so I can capture on the charts. (10 min)**


 * V. Everyone place your stickies on the corresponding chart. (2-3 min)**


 * VI. Get into groups of 4-6 (quickly). You can work on the floor if needed.

VII. Choose a chart to work on by topic the group is most passionate about. (20 min)

VIII. Working together read and organize all the ideas represented on your chart. Then discuss to see if any group member has additional ideas to add. Talk about ideas that create excitement in the group.

IX. After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas represented work together as a group to wordsmith 5-10 measurable action statements around implementation of your category. In many cases you can chunk ideas you are passionate about together when crafting your action statements.

X. Write your bulleted action items on the chart paper. I will collect all ideas and share via this page for you to have access to everyone's action plans.**