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This document provides information about a pre-conference workshop on turning up the H.E.A.T. (Higher-order thinking, Engaged learning, Authenticity, and Technology use) in teaching and learning. It includes contact information for the facilitator, Dr. Chris Moersch, descriptions of different levels for each component of the H.E.A.T. rubric, an observation form for classroom walkthroughs using the H.E.A.T. model, and a sample next steps plan with goals and actions for a school to improve instructional practices and student achievement.
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- 1. © 2010 LoTiInc. Make the Connection LoTi www.loticonnection.com 1 February 13, 2010 Hershey, PA PETE & C Pre-Conference Contact Info Facilitator: Dr. Chris Moersch Executive Director LoTi Connection Inc. chris@loticonnection.com Web Site: www.loticonnection.com Turning Up the H.E.A.T. on Teaching, Leading, and Learning in the Digital-Age
- 2. 2 © 2011LoTi Inc. H.E.A.T. Rubric PETE & C Pre-Conference Higher-Order Thinking Look-Fors Students taking notes only; no questions asked Student learning/questioning at the Remembering level Student learning/questioning at the Understanding level Student learning/questioning at the Applying level Student learning/questioning at the Analyzing level Student learning/questioning at the Evaluating/Creating levels Engaged Learning Look-Fors Students report what they have learned only Students report what they have learned only; collaborate with others Students given options to solve a teacher-directed problem Students given options to solve a teacher-directed problem; collaborate with others Students collaborate to define the task, the process, and/or the solution Students collaborate to define the task, the process, and/or the solution; collaboration extends beyond the classroom Authentic Connections Look-Fors The learning experience is missing or too vague to determine relevance The learning experience provides no real world application, or represents a group of connected activities The learning experience provides limited real world relevance The learning experience provides extensive real world relevance The learning experience provides real world relevance and opportunity for students to apply their learning to a real world situation The learning experience is directly relevant to students and involves creating a product that has a purpose beyond the classroom that directly impacts the students Technology Use Look-Fors No technology use is evident Technology is used only by the teacher Technology use appears to be an add-on and is not needed for task completion Technology use is somewhat connected to task completion Technology use is directly connected to task completion with shared or limited resources Technology use is directly connected to task completion with one-to-one or unlimited resources
- 3. 3© 2011 LoTiInc. LoTi “Sniff” Test PETE & C Pre-Conference
- 4. 4 © 2011LoTi Inc. H.E.A.T. Observation Form PETE & C Pre-Conference Use this form for performing classroom walkthroughs according to the H.E.A.T. (Higher-order thinking, Engaged learning, Authenticity, and Technology use) observation model. Walkthrough Information Observer Name: Date: School Name: Teacher Observed: Comments: Engaged Learning ❏❏ Students report what they have learned only ❏❏ Students report what they have learned only; collaborate with others ❏❏ Students given options to solve a teacher- directed problem ❏❏ Students given options to solve a teacher- directed problem; collaborate with others ❏❏ Students collaborate to define the task, the process, and/or the solution ❏❏ Students collaborate to define the task, the process, and/or the solution; collaboration extends beyond the classroom Comments: Higher-order Thinking ❏❏ Students taking notes only; no questions asked ❏❏ Student learning/questioning at the Remembering level ❏❏ Student learning/questioning at the Understanding level ❏❏ Student learning/questioning at the Applying level ❏❏ Student learning/questioning at the Analyzing level ❏❏ Student learning/questioning at the Evaluating/Creating levels Comments: Lesson Objective Note the objective of the lesson:
- 5. 5© 2011 LoTiInc. H.E.A.T. Observation Form PETE & C Pre-Conference Authentic Connections ❏❏ The learning experience is missing or too vague to determine relevance ❏❏ The learning experience provides no real world application, or represents a group of connected activities ❏❏ The learning experience provides limited real world relevance ❏❏ The learning experience provides extensive real world relevance ❏❏ The learning experience provides real world relevance and opportunity for students to apply their learning to a real world situation ❏❏ The learning experience is directly relevant to students and involves creating a product that has a purpose beyond the classroom that directly impacts the students Comments: Technology Use ❏❏ No technology use is evident ❏❏ Technology is used only by the teacher ❏❏ Technology use appears to be an add-on and is not needed for task completion ❏❏ Technology use is somewhat connected to task completion ❏❏ Technology use is directly connected to task completion with shared or limited resources ❏❏ Technology use is directly connected to task completion with one-to-one or unlimited resources Comments: Digital-Age Best Practices ❏❏ Promoting shared expertise through networked collaboration ❏❏ Bolstering purposeful inquiry through student questions ❏❏ Personalizing and globalizing content by making authentic connections ❏❏ Accelerating individual growth through vertical/horizontal differentiation ❏❏ Anchoring student learning with digital- age tools and resources ❏❏ Clarifying student understanding with formative assessments Comments: Additional Feedback LoTi Level: CIP Level: Comments/Observations:
- 6. 6 © 2011LoTi Inc. School: ________________________________________________ S.M.A.R.T. Goals 1. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Next Steps Milestone S.M.A.R.T. Goal(s) # Action Step with Key Stakeholders Day 15 Day 30 Day 60 Day 90 Next Steps Plan PETE & C Pre-Conference
- 7. 7© 2011 LoTiInc. SAMPLE: Next Steps Plan PETE & C Pre-Conference School: Marshfield Middle School S.M.A.R.T. Goals 1. Elevate LoTi (Levels of Teaching Innovation) at Marshfield Middle School by increasing the predominant LoTi Level to a LoTi 3 by May, 2011. 2. Increase CIP (Current Instructional Practices) toward greater emphasis on student-centered classrooms at Marshfield Middle School by increasing the predominant CIP Intensity Level to a CIP 4 by May, 2011. 3. Improve student achievement in 6th-8th grade mathematics at Marshfield Middle School by reducing 10% the percentage of students not passing the PSSA in May, 2011. Next Steps Milestone S.M.A.R.T. Goal(s) # Action Step with Key Stakeholders Day 15 Goals 1 & 2 Calendar next faculty meeting (September 20th) for a one-hour LoTi/H.E.A.T. orientation by our campus LoTi Certified Mentor; distribute H.E.A.T. rubrics to staff to encourage personal reflection of their own lesson plans. Day 30 Goal 3 Facilitate meeting with Supervisor of Mathematics (October 7th) about the benchmarking process to ensure that benchmarks meet the four criteria: (1) resemble the PSSA in format, (2) measure what has already been taught, (3) promote a quick turn-around time, and (4) provide interventions for targeted students at a LoTi 3+. Day 60 Goals 1, 2, & 3 Begin online course on Engaged learning for 6th-8th grade math teachers (November 8th); Request campus LoTi Certified Mentor to conduct in-classroom modeling of a math Benchmark intervention at a LoTi Level 3. Day 90 Goals 1 & 2 Begin campus Classroom Walkthrough with H.E.A.T. protocol with staff (December 9th); arrange time for teacher feedback based on the H.E.A.T. walkthroughs
- 8. © 2010 LoTiInc. Make the Connection LoTi www.loticonnection.com PETE & C Pre-Conference Notes If you were intrigued by anything from today’s session, call Fred Saunders at (760)522-8567 or visit the LoTi Connection web site for more information. loticonnection.com