Summer Project

I am turning this idea into a school-year-long learning experience for anyone that is interested.

The learning experience will run through the entire school year. Participants will meet once a month. I am planning two field trips to Pittsburgh to tour their burgeoning AI, robotics, and space industry (that's the future part).

We then will meet through the winter to make sense of what we have learned about the future and how we can incorporate what we learned into our school. What are the ramification on curriculum, instruction, school schedules, etc. We will use principles of design thinking to brainstorm, ideate, practice, and iterate.

Everything will culminate with plans to implement pilot programs in the school based on what the participant has learned. participants will also create a "portrait of a learner" they can use to start conversations in their schools about the future.

If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it's that schools must change and iterate quickly to meet the needs of society. This learning experience will help in that change.

I am always interested in what you want to learn in the upcoming year. What would you add to this learning experience? I look forward to hearing from you at tom@poweringuped.com

Thanks for scrolling down this far in the newsletter. I came across this chart showing the paradigm shifts necessary to think about learner-centered leadership. 


The takeaway here is the word "networked". It is used multiple times to explain the shifts to learner-centered schools. Some questions for you.

 

 

Zach Bryan is an "alternative country" singer who has a fabulous backstory. His latest album "American Heartbreak" is simply outstanding. Clocking in at 35 songs it is A LOT! Never mind the name of the album, the songs are full of hope and fun.

My favorite songs are

You can find the album everywhere you stream music. Here is the Spotify link. 

 

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