2:30 – 2:50: The Design Cycle
- What is the Technology Design Cycle?
- How does this project help develop independent learners?
Readings:
- Creating Independent Learners: The MYP Technology Design Cycle by Kim Cofino
- Design Cycle overview from Patrick Henry High School
- IBO Overview of Technology Curriculum Group
Project Examples:
- Tutorial Design Project – Create Stage
- Tutorial Design Project – Plan Stage
- Tutorial Design Project – Investigate Stage
3:00 – 3:45: Sharing your project in a 3-minute elevator pitch.
Your pitch should include:
- The grade level, subject area and unit you plan to revise
- The goal of your project (product or outcome for your students)
- The SAMR level that fits best
- The tools you plan to use
- The structure for how you plan to support your students in meeting their goal
Please document your thinking here before you make your pitch.
The “traditional” elevator pitch:
Dan Pink’s 6 Elevator Pitches for the 21st Century:
3:45 – 4:00 Wrap-up
Final discussion and feedback survey (thank you!)