{"data":{"ID":873,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1540935410,"CreatorID":4735,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Keepin' it Real with Real World Learning","Handle":"keepin-it_real_with_real_world_learning","ShortDescription":"Real World Learning can take many forms, from internships to field trips, and a lot in between. How do you infuse the 'Real' into these experiences? They key is to keep things student-centered! This workshop examines the practices of the Real World Learning program at el Centro de Estudiantes High School in the heart of Kensington, and invites participants to dream up their own #rwlgoals.","Description":"As educational leaders in the 21st century, it is our charge to cultivate authentic and engaging Real World Learning (RWL) opportunities with youth. In this workshop, we will explore the effort through the lens of Student Experience, responsive Program Management, and Assessment.\r\n\r\nDrawing on the student-centered practices of el Centro's RWL program, we will delve into such topics as internship preparation and readiness, student engagement, real-world project work, program scaffolding, competencies and assessment, tech tools, staff training, and developing partnerships.\r\n\r\nWe will also identify common issues faced by proponents of Real World Learning, and collaboratively develop solutions that can be implemented across school environments.","Link":[],"Audience":["High School"],"Practice":"Collaborative sharing and problem solving.","Presenter":["Nina Bilynsky-Ristics"],"PresenterAffiliation":["El Centro de Estudiantes High School","Big Picture Philadelphia","Big Picture Learning"],"PresenterEmail":["nbilynsky@elcentrobpp.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":114,"ScheduleLocationID":11,"SubmitterID":4735,"AdditionalComments":"My aim is to invite students to co-facilitate the conversation.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":8}}