This summer is a very busy one. In addition to working on our book about 20% Time, Melissa and I will be travelling the state a bit, giving PD sessions about a variety of topics: 20% Time, PBL, and Innovative Technology in the Classroom. In early July we travel to RCET Southwest in Nixa, MO to give three sessions on these topics. So far, dozens of educators have signed up to be in attendance. Later in July, we are giving three sessions in the Fox School District, focusing primarily on 20% Time. In August, we start our long-term PD opportunity in our own school district, Webster Groves. It is an eight-week class to help others in the district plan and implement their own 20% Time programs.
Today we worked on our presentations a bit. We have always been critical of PD sessions that preach "doing" while being "sit n git" sessions. We want the sessions to be focused on conversation and planning. Like in our classes, we want the class members to do the bulk of the work. We will guide and facilitate, but each individual will have to plan out their own program. We will share what we do and help troubleshoot based on the class members' advantages and disadvantages.
We are looking forward to joining these learning communities this summer.
