I really enjoyed the IMPACT Panel and getting familiar with AET Zone. While I participated in the LearnNC conference, it did not have the same feel to it. The LearnNC was more formal and regulated, but the IMPACT Panel was fun and exciting--much more exciting because all the participants were focused on one goal / topic rather than several. Although everyone had different backgrounds (MLS, Technology, etc.), we were able to relate to each other more.
I thought Amanda's comment on professional intriguing. I can see how some could take our conduct as unprofessional, but at the same time, I believe the panelists were very good sports (mmm!)and I think everyone got a lot out of it.
What was most surprising to me was the estimate that only 75 - 80 % of IMPACT schools were reaching full potential. Ideally, 100 % would be reaching that ultimate goal, but I can't help be impressed at the 75 - 80 %. Hopefully the model will continue to grow!
Another surprising aspect was that one panelist said that the hardest teachers to pull over were the under prepared teachers that don't know their curriculum and put student activities together at the last minute. While I can see that collaboration in that kind of manner would be very hard, but I still thought the "older" teachers that have their curriculum mapped out day-to-day would be the hardest to convince to try new ideas.
Right now, the hardest part of collaboration is trying to find a time to meet. With everyone's different schedules, there are few times that work with everyone. Not everyone in the group has posted to the discussion board, either, but hopefully they will before our assigned time.
All the same, I look forward to sharing our logic model with others! We'll have to mention the mistakes that were pointed out to us last night (ie, the duplicated strategies / objectives).
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