{"data":{"ID":72,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1320111393,"CreatorID":34,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Innovation: Elementary Edition","Handle":"Innovation-Elementary_Edition","ShortDescription":"Let's rethink the typical elementary school learning environment. Given the freedom to design more innovative learning environment(s) for our youngest learners, what non-negotiable elements would be included? How can we strike a balance between authentic, relevant learning and an emphasis on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social sciences?","Description":"I. Why are we here?\r\nIntroductions\/backgrounds of participants\r\nPurpose\/goals\r\n\r\nII. Setting the stage\r\nEssential elements of innovation? What unique needs of young learners do we need to acknowledge?\r\nParameters for discussion: No limits on budget, space, etc. \r\n\r\nIII. Develop ideas\r\nWith freedom to design the perfect learning environment(s) for our youngest learners, what non-negotiable elements would be included in the design? \r\nPBL -How would students be engaged in passion-driven, project-based learning experiences that are relevant and authentic? What are we doing now that is successful, yet could be deepened\/enriched through innovative efforts?\r\nHow will we ensure students learn foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social sciences?\r\nWhat does curriculum, instruction, assessment look like? \r\nCollaboration, creation, research, critical thinking, reflection, student leadership, and creativity in the elementary classroom - how the use of technology can support these processes\r\nExplore inquiry approaches to primary\/elementary education\r\n\r\nIV. Leadership\r\nQualities of teachers and administrators necessary for students to thrive in this environment\r\nCommunity involvement\r\nHelping pockets of innovation become more widespread\r\n\r\nV. The Shift from Thinking to Doing\r\nNext steps- how can we lead with innovation in our districts? What can we try\/change immediately upon returning to our schools? How can we support one another in these efforts?\r\nHow can we support teachers in making the shift and support learning on the edge?","Link":["http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/elemeducon2","http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/elemeducon","http:\/\/lynhilt.com"],"Audience":["Elementary School"],"Practice":"Lots of conversation, encouraging participants to share what works in their schools, co-creating a shared resource to propel us forward after leaving Educon.","Presenter":["Lyn Hilt"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Eastern Lancaster County SD","Connected Principals","PLP\/Voices from the Learning Revolution"],"PresenterEmail":["lynhilt@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":16,"ScheduleLocationID":13,"SubmitterID":34,"AdditionalComments":"This probably sounds like rambling. My apologies. :)\r\n\r\nI hope this conversation will take the shape of those willing to contribute. I am very passionate about transforming learning at the elementary level and am eager to learn from the experiences of others.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":46266,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":1}}