Active Learning Ecosystem

1. Active Learning Ecosystem Exploring an active learning environment National Charter School Convention Washington DC 1 July 2013

2. icebreaker What does active learning look like? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uDDEEHDf1Y

3. Every child is an artist, the problem is remaining an artist when you grow up. Picasso

4. active learning eco-system pedagogy Teaching strategies supporting particular learning strategies technology Information and/or tools that we make our benefit out of resources available, in order to make simpler to perform space Multi-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur formal learning environments Multi-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur evidence-based design A design process for the built environment based on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes

5. active learning eco-system PEDAGOGY SPACE TECHNOLOGY

6. activity DREAM BIG PRACTICAL ACTION

8. example • Dream Big Statement: • statement here • Constraints: • constraint one • constraint two • Practical Action Statement: • statement here • Strategic Steps: • 1. step one • 2. step two • 3. step three

9. question How effective was this process in helping you think about your teaching environment as an active learning ecosystem?

10. video https://www.dropbox.com/lightbox/home/West%20Oak%20Lane%20Interview

11. wrap up I used to think... Now, I think...

12. thank you. www.steelcase.com