UWRF & RFSD THINK TANK
February 16, 2011
Present: M. Wright, F. Perkins, T. Westerhaus, T. Holleran, E. Korenic, J. Schneider, E. Hofacker, K. Leichtle, S. Reid, C. Loney, K. Igou, M. Johnson, T. Velure, S. Wojtanowski, L. Lueck, E. Baumann
I. Introductions
II. General discussion/comments
· Where are we going, how do PDS fit into this? Access piece
· A lot of different groups working on various issues, i.e., post-secondary options, Chancellor’s group with tech schools.
· PDS conference March 13
· Percolate ideas, ambiguity
· Should we add Athletic Directors/Activities Directors to the group
· Breaking down silos; need to connect; It’s “us”, bridge the gaps
· Need to allow pre-professionals to learn from their mistakes in a supervised setting
· Transformational experience to prepare for their first job
· Having university faculty in the schools is a great connection
III. PDS Prezi Presentation-Mary Wright
IV. Pair/Share Activity – Reports from each group
· PT3 grant year’s ago-maybe model that? Preparing Teacher to Teach with Technology
The Cloud
· Logistical conversation. Use teacher education classes for PDS students (special section) spend mornings in the schools, then connect to the university classroom.
· Fixing a jet engine while the plane is in flight! Both sides are winners. Get out of our silos. Results could be profound! Engagement – high impact practices.
· Becoming innovative leaders of personalized learning. Devil is in the details. Time to work with the students. RFSD & UWRF strategic plans overlap significantly! Lots of commonality.
· Whatever we do, use of technology is a given. Creative critical practice. Personalized learning. Innovation! Build in assessment into the plan to help sustain it. Help staff deal with data at the macro-level.
· Student engagement, creativity, communication skills. Best practices - would be great to share conversations. The more support, the better. Mentor for overall program. 50% release for university personnel and school personnel. In the building presence, visibility, in the schools. Innovation is the BIG umbrella.
V. Next steps.
· PDS Conference. Need to finalize participants.
· Next meeting April 6, 8:00 – 10:00, at the high school.
