Logic Model / ALAR - 3

Group meeting last Thursday night was a great success. Before the meeting, I revised the logic model to incorporate the changes Tara, Audra and I discussed in Chit Chat. I also set up a PowerPoint with the worksheet layout because I could not find a clean copy on the PPT linked in Qwaq.

The rest of the group liked the changes, so we've adopted the revised logic model as our hopefully "final" model. We decided to each pick a strategy and work on the worksheets on our own. Tara, Lila, and Kt will each create lesson plans incorporating language arts, music, and art respectively. I will be creating the technology presentation that the SLMS will pitch to the teachers. A meeting time has been set up for Wednesday to go over each others' worksheets, but we may have a conflict due to the conference and other classes' work load.

The logic model was posted to the AET discussion board Friday, and by Monday night, we had two responses. Both responses were positive; the two IMPACT Panel group members liked the "clean" feel and thinks the workshops are a great idea. While these two particular members have been supportive and responsible, we have not heard hardly a peep from the other three! I've already said this in an earlier post, but it is very hard to collaborate with people that simply do not do their job. I think for a couple of members, they are still not clear what they are supposed to do; clearly there are communication issues somewhere. The IMPACT Panel was several weeks ago, and this discussion should be close to wrapping up, but we are still in the beginning stages!

I think it would have been easier if we had gone ahead with the original schedule with the IMPACT Panel and had everyone discuss their reaction right after the panel. The discussion did go over the time limit, and I know a lot of people were tired and had to leave, but as far as I'm concerned, this group discussion with the IMPACT Panel is just a mess.