Leverage+the+Wisdom+of+the+Crowd

=Slides=

= = =This is a fast paced process that will enable you to plan collectively and strategically for the future. Together you will develop ideas toward an action research plan that will enable you to reflect deeply about your practice.=

== It will require all of us to work hard and fast during this 60 minutes. Every opinion counts. Together we are much more than any of us are apart. ==


 * I. Introductions and a quick setting of context- (10 min)**


 * II. Have a facilitated discussion on barriers and restraints to managing the principled change you want in your school. What is preventing you from being successful at implementing change?**
 * ( 30 minutes)**


 * Please choose a scribe that will capture bullet point ideas as they are generated. (no names will be associated with comments) **
 * Scribes please post your notes in the Buffalo Seminary Room as a Discussion.**

- If needed remind folks who you are and what your role is in the school and then in round robin style address the prompt provided in 3-4 min depending on the number of learners in your group. - Discussion will be recorded without names - Be as honest as possible.


 * III. Using** **the Post IT notes and w****orking as individuals, jot down 5-10 ideas that are proactive solutions to overcoming a barrier or restraint to the principled changes needed in your school around 21st Century change.** **Only put 1 idea per note.** **You could also list innovative ideas you have for how to implement the needed change. Be creative. Think out of the box. (10 min)**


 * IV. Working in pairs, talk together about your ideas and chunk them together under emerging categories such as: (Time, Community, Professional Development) (15 min)**


 * V. Make sure we have all the content areas represented on the charts. Then put the sticky notes on the corresponding chart.**


 * VI. As a group discuss the categories and choose one for your group to explore more deeply.**


 * VII. Get** **in groups and then read and organize all the ideas represented on your chart. Then discuss to see if any group member has additional ideas to add. Talk about ideas that create excitement in the group.** **(15 min)**