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Project Inspire: Developing an International Partnership to Empower Students

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 4

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Margaret Sisler

Assistant Principal

Fairfax County Public Schools
@TechyMargaret

Learner, Leader, Educator, Coach, Consultant. Elementary Assistant Principal, former ES & HS tech coach. Led district 1:1 initiative. Special areas of focus are professional learning, coaching, equity, and engaging all learners.

Bill Bass

Innovation Coordinator

Parkway School District
@billbass
@billbass3

Bill Bass is the innovation coordinator for instructional technology, information, library media and federal programs in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, Missouri where he leads the district library and instructional technology programs and creates conditions to foster districtwide classroom innovation. As a speaker, writer and professional developer, he focuses on systemic and sustainable integration of technology into classrooms. He is a past president of the ISTE Board of Directors and is a frequent conference speaker and presenter. He has written numerous articles and book chapters, and is the author of three books.

Khonn Hazell-Fleming

Technology Integration Coach

Anguilla Department of Education

Khonn Hazell-Fleming has worked in education for over two decades. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of the District of Columbia, as well as a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies from the University of the West Indies Open Campus. She is enthusiastic about using technology to teach and build digitally savvy independent learners, and she is passionate about integrating new technologies into the classroom. She considers it vital to share her experiences with colleagues in order to increase their grasp of unique opportunities in teaching and learning using technology.

Wenonah Lawrence

Curriculum Officer - ICT

Department of Education - Anguilla

Wenonah Lawrence is an educator on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, where she serves as the Curriculum Officer – Information and Communication Technology. Over the years, she has been able to serve in many roles including as a classroom teacher, school sports representative, science coordinator, numeracy coordinator, and professional development facilitator. As an educational technologist, she has been able to transform her professional practices, positively impacting learners, educators, and other community members. Mrs. Lawrence continually pursues learning opportunities and has committed her life to serving others by supporting them in their quests to achieve professional and personal goals.

Session description

This session will explore an international partnership between public schools in Anguilla and a nonprofit in the US that is creating meaningful learning opportunities for students, staff and families.

Purpose & objective

- Participants will experience the ISTE Standards in action in the context of an international project.
- Participants will understand the cultural differences that may impact a project focusing on access to devices, internet, and experiences in an international context.
- Participants will be inspired to make connections outside their own communities through private and public partnerships meant to empower students and educators.

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Outline

Presenters will address the following items based on format and time.
- Presenters will share about the island of Anguilla and the educational system realities including the devastation of Hurricane Irma and the impact it has had on student learning
- Presenters will introduce Project Inspire, a part of The Anguilla Initiative, and explore how the project and nonprofit came to be
- Participants will explore an overview of the professional learning plan and content provided to teachers through Project Inspire and hear testimonials from teachers who are taking part in the project
- Participants will have a questions and answer session with the presenters
- Presenters will share the evaluation methodology and results used to measure impact of the project
- Presenters will share next steps and the plan for expanding the project to meet the needs of all students on the island
- Presenters will provide last words and a call to action for participants on how to connect with organizations to make change in communities in need

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Supporting research

Tomlinson, Carol Ann (2018). Help Teachers Become Master Learners: Professional development needs greater vision and clarity. Educational Leadership, 76(3), 88–89.

Stewart, V. (2018, November). How Teachers Around The World Learn. Educational Leadership, 76(3), 28-35.

Cieminski, A., & Andrews, D. (2018). The Perfect Mix: With Blended Professional Learning, Learners Choose Time, Place, Path, and Pace. Learning Professional, 39(1), 50–55

Tour, E. (2017). Teachers’ personal learning networks (PLNs): exploring the nature of self-initiated professional learning online. Literacy, 51(1), 11–18.

“Global Partnerships: 5 Steps to Success (Opinion).” Education Week, 18 February 2014, https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-global-partnerships-5-steps-to-success/2014/02

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Session specifications

Topic:

Global collaboration

Grade level:

PK-5

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Curriculum/district specialists, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner

Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.

For Educators:
Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

For Students:
Global Collaborator

Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

Project Inspire: Developing an International Partnership to Empower Students

, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace Ballroom Lobby, Table 4

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