1. Mid-Island RegionCelebrate 2011 Creating connections Inquiring more deeply Linking our thinking

2. There is nothing more powerful than teachers working together on what matters. Alma Harris

3. Teacher inquiry and knowledge-building cycle to promote valued student outcomes What knowledge and skills do our students need? What knowledge and skills do we as teachers need? What has been the impact of our changed actions? Deepen professional knowledge and refine skills Engage students in new learning experiences Helen Timperley

4. 2020 Vision A Dream with a Deadline: An equitable future with quality outcomes for every learner by 2020.

5. Our Learning Intention Creating connections Inquiring more deeply Linking our thinking And celebrate!

24. Wisdom of the Crowd We feel the need to “chase the expert”....We should stop hunting and ask the crowd. James Surowiecki

25. What methods of assessment (besides criteria) can we use to show students’ growth in their writing? Portfolios with student comments like: I am proud of this because….I want you to notice…… Descriptive feedback from teachers…..this is what you did well…..this is something that would make your work more powerful…. Sharing with others in Assembly read alouds… Sending “star” examples home with everyone Digital portfolios Blogs Student wikis Reflections Pen pals

26. What strategies help students become successful at problem solving? Peer tutoring aka buddies Using common language Visualizing problems Game-based activities Draw it, make a chart Thinking outside the box Games& discussions Movement – move your body; move your mind Music Document with camera Khan academy http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/05/12/technology-physics-teaching.html

27. What are recommendations for Aboriginal literature to use in conjunction with “Write Traits” to improve the quality & quantity of students’ writing? Using aboriginal picture to start “AB” talk the then write Integrating picture with books and art to improve writing Use aboriginal literature for sentence starters for their own stories

28. How can staff work together to increase student participation and self-evaluation? Weekly reflection sheets and/or discussions Engagement rubric with common language reinforced daily Arts based activities – self-expression, model ways of using critique to improve Buddies Weekly reflection sheets and/or discussions Engagement rubric with common language reinforced daily Arts based activities – self-expression, model ways of using critique to improve Buddies

29. What fun creative ways has your school discovered to involve 100% of the staff in professional learning? Asking questions; what is important meaningful for staff – learner focused dialogue Finding time at regular staff meetings

30. How can we provide more support for the emotional needs of our students? What about when they are not on site? Art, dance, creative expression as a way of life Community building: class, school, playground Writing “shred” get it off your chest…..say whatever you want then shred it Buddy classes with a focus on relationship building & Peer coaching

31. THREE WAYS forward for learners, leaders and learning Linda Kaser & Judy Halbert

32. Reminders Add one idea to our questions charts. Case Studies due July 2nd for NPBS and AESN. Case Studies due June 15 for HSN. Forms available for today’s notes at http://midisland.pbworks.com.