Critical+Challenge

=Essential Question: ** What are the essential actions and understandings of the __teacher__ in a quality learning environment? **= =By the end of this task, you will:=
 * reflect on the current state of your own staff in terms of teaching and learning in a 21st century learning environment.
 * clarify your understanding of what a 21st century learning environment looks like.
 * clarify your understanding of the skill set and mindset required of teachers in a 21st century learning environment.

** PART A: Self Reflection: Think about your staff as you reflect on the Galileo Rubric attached: **[[file:21st_century_classroom_rubric.pdf]]
(If you do not have a staff, take some time to reflect on your own beliefs about this rubric)
 * Where are the **majority** of your teachers on this rubric?
 * Who are the "positive deviants" on the **far right hand side** of this rubric? **How do you know they meet that criteria**?

** PART B: Small Group Sharing and Challenge: ** use the rubric to guide your conversations
1. Allow an opportunity for **each group member** to share **one or two thoughts on the self-reflection just completed**.

a. How do you know **deep learning** is occurring in classrooms?
 * 2. Facilitator __selects a recorder and recording method__.**
 * 3. Discuss the following as a group: challenge one another's thoughts!**
 * How do you know a learning task is authentic?
 * What structures, tools and supports do teachers put in place to ensure assessment is comprehensive?

b. How do you define technology?
 * When does technology enable learning?
 * How does technology hinder learning?
 * Can we still have 21st century learning occurring when the "power goes out?"

c. What does it mean to be an engaged learner?
 * What structures, tools and supports do teachers put in place to ensure __all__ students are engaged learners?
 * What role does a student play in a quality learning environment?

d. Does the skillset and mindset of the teacher at the far right hand side of the rubric improve student learning and achievement? How do you know?

PART C: Painting the Picture of a Teacher in a Quality Learning Environment - Based on your discussion, what are the actions and understandings of the teacher in a quality learning environment?
Create a [|Glogster]on this account:


 * Click on "Login"** in the top right hand corner


 * Nickname:** retreat
 * Password:** cesd73
 * Click on "Create New Glog"**

As a group, create ONE Glog. __Remember the title of your Glog__ as you will all be logging in and sharing your Glog later this morning.
 * **Save**
 * **If you want to view your Glogster, click on "Dashboard" and scroll to the bottom of the screen.**

Your Glogster describes:
 * specific examples of what you believe is important in terms of teacher practice (mindset and skillset) in a quality learning environment
 * emphasize what is important to you as a team
 * You can include pictures, text, video links (use Resource section of this wiki as a starting place)

f. Return to large room at 11:30 and sit with your group