Innovations in Learning

Created by Marianne Downey & Jeff Walkington Rev. 2/5/2015

Innovations in Learning

NEW & NOTEWORTHYWhere We Stand Now

21st Century Curriculum & Faculty

• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs• 70% student participation in athletics • 70% of the student body involved in fine arts

Holistic Education

• Many highly qualified applicants for limited openings• 98% of accepted students actually enroll

Valued Asset to the Community

• second year of 1:1 laptop environment• Senior Project• Annual department curriculum review• Fully funded professional development

• Illinois Science Technology Engineering & Math (I-STEM)

• WILL Radio Documentary Series• UI Library• Habitat for Humanity Clarksdale, MS

University of Illinois (UI) & Community Relationships

Innovations in Learning

CHALLENGES & GOALSWhat We Face Tomorrow

Research and Disseminate New Knowledge

• Engage new and emerging technologies• Create space to: Investigate, Create, Present, Interact, Exchange & Develop• Apply a global perspective

Create a 21st Century Educational Environment

• Further collaboration with UI• Provide professional development for educators• Create and share new curricula

Retain, Recruit and Train Excellent Faculty

• Build collegial leadership• Participate in national and international symposia• Fully fund rigorous professional development

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google imges, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Prototyping Space Group Study Space Brainstorming Space

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Media Production Learning Commons Gaming Studio

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process

Interactive Classroom

Visualization Space

Innovations in Learning

OPPORTUNITIES

Build spaces for transformational learning experiences• Engage existing, new and emerging technologies

• Spaces to investigate, create, present, interact, exchange and develop

Images from Google images, http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/smart-classrooms-pictures.htm and http://www.pkallsc.org/Resources/The-Planning-Process