Spend the rest of your life in possibility. Carry the sacred flame of possibility to the next generation.Ben Zander, Conductor Boston Philharmonic & author of The Art of PossibilityKPS Teacher Orientation Fall 2009

27 Inspirations

KPS MissionThe mission of Kaua’i Pacific School is:To ignite a passion for life long learning and service by developing caring, curious and confident children.

KPS Core ValuesOur Core Values inspire our children to be:Successful 21st Century Learners Inquiring, engaged and collaborativeInnovative, adaptable and self-reliantAdept in social, cultural, creative, physical, ecological, economic and technological literacies Exemplary Stewards of SustainabilityContributing to ‘green’ communities.Developing deep connections between man and natureHonoring oneself and one’s environment Humble Citizens of our Global CommunityAppreciating diversity, equality and justiceServing locally and globally with kindness & generosity of spiritPracticing Hawaiian cultural values and traditions

Vision vs. GoalsThe difference between planning with vision and planning with goals - only the former really makes people’s eyes shine. – Benjamin ZanderQuestions to ponder – Who am I being when the eyes of my students are shining?How can I access that part of myself more often? What seeds will I plant this year?

The Power of Reflectionwww.weebly.comLog in as User name - kpsrocksPassword - story09User e-mail - lisa@kauaipacific.orgClick on your pageStart blogging!What inspires you?How will you ensure “shiny eyes” this year? What seeds will you be planting? How?

Successful 21st Century Learners Inquiring, engaged and collaborativeInnovative, adaptable and self-reliantAdept in social, cultural, creative, physical, ecological, economic and technological literaciesSession 2Kps orientation 200921st Century Teaching & Learning

Inquiring, engaged and collaborative

Innovative, adaptable and self-reliant

Adept in social, cultural, creative, physical, ecological, economic and technological literacies

What is 21st century learning?Try to define 21st century learning in less than 25 words! Hint – make a graphic organizer!How does this compare to 21st century teaching? Let’s watch some video clips:What is the next generation learning? A Brave New World Wide Web

20th Century 21st centuryTime-basedFocus: memorization of discrete factsLessons focus on the lower level of Bloom’s– passive learningTextbook-drivenPassive learningLearners work in isolation – classroom within 4 wallsTeacher-centered: teacher is center of attention and provider of informationLittle to no student freedomFragmented curriculumOutcome-basedFocus: what students Know, Can Do and Are Like after all the details are forgotten.Learning is designed on upper levels of Blooms’ - Active LearningLearners work collaboratively with classmates and others around the world – the Global ClassroomStudent-centered: teacher is facilitator/coachGreat deal of student freedomIntegrated and Interdisciplinary curriculumThe Shift in Teaching and LearningSource: http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/20th_vs_21st_Century_Classroom.htm

You MustYou ShouldYou WillWe MightWe CouldWhat If…

Some 21st Century Technology DefinitionsWeb 2.0 Social Networking Personal Learning Networks WikisNingsTwitterVoice ThreadBloggingDigital Media

Digital Age SurveysHow are your 21st century teaching and learning skills?Please visit http://loticonnection.com/Click on Take the Free Digital Age SurveyRegister for FreeLog in and password are both: hawaiiTake the SurveySave your Results

The Power of Reflectionwww.weebly.comLog in as User name - kpsrocksPassword - story09User e-mail - lisa@kauaipacific.orgStart blogging!What did you learn today about 21st century teaching and learning?What is the biggest difference between a 20th and 21st century classroom?What is your initial reaction to the Digital Age Survey? How did you do? Were you surprised? Relieved? Stressed?

I know only one thing about the technology that awaits us in the future: We will find ways to tell stories with it. – Jason OhlerKPS Orientation, session 3Digital Storytelling Part 1

Find a partnerTell them about a time that you acquired a bruise, scar or broken limbListen to their storyBruised Brag

WHY STORY? WHY NOW?According to Andreas Weigend, former Chief Scientist at Amazon, in 2009, more data will be generated by individuals than in the entire history of mankind through 2008. Information overload is more serious than ever. Story is an ancient form of transmitting cultural wisdom.Story is how we make sense of the world and remember things.We need story to help us filter through and make sense of the growing mass of content we are exposed to every day.We need story to help us connect with one another across time and space.

DEFINING DIGITAL STORYTELLINGWhat the heck do we mean by digital storytelling? 1.Try to define Digital Storytelling as you understand it in this moment on an index card. 2. Now Google any or all of the followingDigital Storytelling – definitionDigital Storytelling - David Jakes Digital Storytelling - Jason Ohler3. With a partner, come up with a definition in less than 10 words to share with the larger group.

What were your takeaways?What surprised you?What are you excited about?what are you nervous about?What support do you need?What burning questions do you have?Digital Storytelling Takeaways

SKYPE WITH JASON OHLERCheck out his web-site!http://www.jasonohler.com/storytelling/index.cfmA Brief Clip Synthesizing Jason’s Expertisehttp://symposium.adeta.org/What questions do we have?

The Power of Reflectionwww.weebly.comLog in as User name - kpsrocksPassword - story09User e-mail - lisa@kauaipacific.orgStart blogging!Respond to any or all of these questions…Why story? Why now?What does Digital Storytelling mean to you right now?How do you plan on getting started with it?What are you excited about? What are you nervous about?

We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. - Tony Robbins Kps Orientation session 4Accreditation Matters

In 2007, we received a three year accreditation meaning we need a progress report visit in spring 2010..We need to respond to all the recommendations from 2007 and update all the chapters to include any significant changes…This is a great time to go back to our mission, values and goals and refine the strategic plan we created in spring 2009KPS PROGRESS REPORT

FACULTY MEETING AGENDA How will we build community this year?Team Building Activities BrainstormIn your classes/as a whole schoolMeet the Teachers – Ideas?Plan the whole school first day activity – Ideas? Affective CurriculumMorning MeetingKokua ReflectionCard SystemThree questions – What are you working on? How’s it going? What will you do next?

Faculty Meeting Agenda - continuedDaily RoutinesBefore School RoutineOn the PlaygroundPick up RoutineSwine Flu PrecautionsHandwashingas a groupCoughing in the elbowGerm-XSick kids sent home, should be cleared by office before returning to school

KPS Digital ToolsGmail - OverviewFaculty WebLearning A-ZDigital Storytelling Blog

GMAIL Logging In through the KPS home page or by going to http://mail.google.com/a/kauaipacific.orgChecking and Organizing E-Mail – labels/searchingCalendar – put the faculty meetings on your calendarDocuments – create your welcome back letter using Google DocsSites – Add a resource

Faculty Web – School Management SoftwareLogging InUse Firefox or Explorerwww.renweb.comSupportFaculty accessLog InDistrict Code: - KE-HISchool NameStaff MemberPasswordAdding Lesson Plans /HomeworkDeveloping Class Web PageE-mail FeatureReport Card

Learning A-ZReading A-ZVocabulary A-ZWriting A-ZScience A-ZLog in: kpsrocksPassword: marina 97

DIGITAL STORYTELLING BLOGhttp://www.weebly.comkpsrocksStory09lisa@kauaipacific.orgClick on your page