15 September 2011

Introduction

Management Systems

Instructional PracticesReporting

MechanismsQuestions

Agenda

encourages the learning of 21st century skillsCritical thinking and problem solvingCreativity and innovationCollaborationCitizenshipCommunicationInformation TechnologyCollege and career readiness

has a schedule dictated by learningpromotes teaching students as individualsseamlessly incorporates technology in an

authentic manner

An ideal learning environment…

receive an individualized learning plantake ownership of the learning processmaster 21st century skillsbecome active participants in the

community as a part of their learning experience

use standards based learning

In Academy 21, students will

become advisors to provide academic support and social guidance

ensure the academic rigor of academic experience

become facilitators of learning within the projects

focus on measuring student’s overall growth

use data to determine appropriate educational experiences

In Academy 21, teachers will

Sample Student Schedule

1st Hour 2nd Hour

3rd Hour 4th Hour 5th Hour Resource

A Day Band Academy 21

Spanish Academy 21

Comp. Pub.

Academy 21

B Day Academy 21

Academy 21

Fitness Academy 21

Academy 21

Academy 21

Business ModelPrivate work spaceCollaborative areaEd chat area

Learning Environment

Management Systems

Google DocumentsBlogs

Conferencing

Google Documents

Why we use Google Documents•Management•Organization•Transparency•Sharing with all stakeholders

How it works

Blogs

Why we use blogs• Electronic Portfolio• Authentic audience• Establish pride• Feedback• Personal expression• Quality control• Technology

How it works

Conferencing

Why we conference•Communicating progress•Student responsibility•School-home connection•Accountability

Conferencing report

Instructional Practices

MathSeminars

Field Experts

Math Learning Center

How we use Math Learning Center•Use of the ALEKS program•Personalized instruction based on needs•Direct instruction when needed•Small group collaboration•Student driven pacing•Online tutorials

Ed Chats

Why we use Ed Chats• Provide direct instruction to all students• Introduces and creates interest toward topics• Cover essential skills• Tailored to students needs

How it works• Advisors choose topics• Topics requested by all stakeholders

Field Experts

Why we use Field Experts•Authentic learning•Direct application•Networking•Research skills

How it works•Scripted and modeled

Sample Field Experts

Water conservatory Botanist from UWMPsychologist from

MarquetteTravel AgentArchitectSpiritual leaderAgape CenterChocolate Factory ownerChildren’s Hospital

Dance instructorsManager of the Country

Springs water parkGuidance Counselor Duncan HR employeeCollege representativesJuvenile Diabetes

FoundationNational Breast Cancer

Association

Reporting Mechanisms

Master RubricCore Competencies Report

Master Rubric

Why we use the Master Rubric•Report progress•Correlate to state standards•Monitoring

How it works•Traditional Format•Academy 21 Format

Core Competencies Report

Why we use the Core Competencies Report•Student reflection•Advisor narrative•Measure progress

How it works

Final Remarks&

Questions