Implementing+21st+Century+Skills-Steps+to+Build+Momentum

=Implementing 21st Century Skills: Steps to Build Momentum= = =

=This is a fast paced process that will enable us to plan collectively and strategically for the future. Together we will develop an action plan for 21st Century skill building-- one that will make sure all students have equitable access to a 21st century education.=

It will require all of us to work hard and fast during this hour. Everyone's opinion counts. Together we are much more than any of us are apart.
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 * I. Introductions and a quick setting of context- (10 min)**


 * II. Have a facilitated discussion on barriers and restraints to implementing 21st Century teaching and learning concepts. What is preventing us from being successful at implementing the change. Get into 2 groups (about 10 people per group) ( 20 minutes)**


 * III. Using** **the Post IT notes and w****orking as individuals, jot down at least 5 ideas that are proactive solutions to overcoming a barrier or restraint to reculturing schools 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 type them into the wiki under your team number in similar categories. Organize them in 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.** **Using the dots, choose a category you are most passionate about developing. (What you see as greatest need area)** **(5-7 min)**


 * VII. Get** **in groups of 4 and read and organize all the ideas represented on your page. Then discuss to see if any group member has additional ideas to add. Talk about ideas that create excitement in the group.** **(20 min)**


 * VIII. After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas represented work together as a group to wordsmith 3-5 measurable action statements around implementation of your category. In many cases you can chunk ideas you are passionate about together when crafting your action statements. (15 min)

IX. Post your action statements on your team's page here in the wiki.**

=We will have a whole group debriefing if time allows.=

Sticky Notes

//Proactive Ideas for Overcoming Barriers//
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