Day 1

CSD 2019-20 Workshop 3 - 1 Day

Agenda Walkthrough Resources

In place of the agenda walkthough video, we now have a series of resources designed to help facilitators familiarize themselves with the workshop agenda.

  • Agenda Comparison Video
    This video is a high level overview of how the 2019 agenda compares to the 2018 agenda. We recommend watching this video before reading the agenda. slides

  • Workshop 3 Goals and Outcomes Overview Document
    The document outlines the overall goals and outcomes for Workshop 3 along with where in the workshop these goals and outcomes are addressed. We recommend you reviewing this document before reading the agenda.

  • Workshop 3 Goals and Theme Video
    This video introduces the theme for workshop 3 and outlines how the theme unfolds throughout the workshop. We recommend watching this video after reading the agenda. slides

  • Opportunities for Equity
    This resource calls out opportunities for a facilitator to create an equitable workshop environment and ways for teachers to create an equitable classroom environment in while students are working in teams. We recommend reviewing this resource after reviewing the agenda for Workshop 3.

  • Essential Content
    It is important for facilitators to be familiar with all content in Unit 5 before facilitating Workshop 3. This resource identifies specific lessons of focus within workshop 3. We recommend reading this resource after reading the full agenda. This resource is especially recommended for new facilitators or facilitators that are not teaching Unit 5.

Printing Agendas

There are two ways to get a PDF of the whole detailed agenda. The second one takes a few more steps but makes a nicer formatted PDF.

  1. PDF of Detailed Agenda
  2. Go to https://curriculum.code.org/plcsd-19/csd_q3/compiled/. When you get to that page right click. From the menu that pops up, click print. From there you should be able to print or save it as a PDF.

For the high level agenda (like the one on the right) that is printable and editable go to:

Google Sheet View of High Level Agenda

  • We recommend offering this workshop at the start of the second semester. For schools that started in early August, a workshop in December may be appropriate.
  • This workshop should occur before teachers start teaching Unit 5.

Goals

  • Teachers have reflected on how the year has gone so far, what they have learned from teaching during the first semester, and have made a list of what they are going to take with them into their next semester (or time teaching the class).
  • Time to share/discuss highlights and concerns from your classroom with other teachers.
  • Reflect on classroom practices and continue to grow and transform teaching practice
  • Prepare to teach upcoming lessons. Try activities and discuss the different types of lessons in the upcoming unit (Unit 5).
  • Build the community of teachers locally.

Prepping for Sessions

Review Past Workshop(s)

Review how things went during your Previous Workshop

  • Review your feedback from teachers in the Workshop Dashboard to see what needs you can address and how you can continue to improve your local workshops
  • Talk about feedback for each other in how you can better prepare for the workshop together, how you run certain sessions, and other ways you can grow as individuals and a team
  • Make a plan together for actions you are going to take during this workshop to improve

Supplies

Provided By Regional Partner Teachers Should Bring
  • Room set up for table groups of 4-5 teachers
  • Room with reliable wifi
  • Power Strips
  • Projector
  • Speaker System
  • Pens
  • Easel Pads
  • Large 3x4 Post-it Notes
  • Medium 3x3 Post-it Notes
  • Small 1x2 Post-it Notes
  • Sets 8-pack Markers
  • Blue Painter's Tape
  • Scissors
  • Printed Materials (See Below)
  • Printed Curriculum Guide
  • Journal
  • Computers

Printing

NOTE: Printing is done by the Regional Partner but verify that they are planning to do so. If printing is not possible, there are alternative solutions for all activities. See the detailed agenda for more information about alternative options.

Connect with your Regional Partner

Prior to the workshop, find time to meet in person or virtually with both facilitators and the Regional Partner to discuss:

Subject Conversation Points
Supplies
  • Go through the list of necessary supplies together
  • Make a plan for when different supplies will be set up/provided
Online Workshop Dashboard
  • Look at the registration. Are teachers signed up? What do you need to do to make sure all the teachers are registered?
  • Make sure facilitators are added on the workshop so you will be able to take attendance
Venue
  • Discuss the set up of the space
    • What does the room look like?
    • What does the table set up look like?
    • Will the space have a projector? Do we need to bring certain type of hook ups?
    • Will the space have a sound system? If not how do you plan to play videos during the week?
    • Is the other course workshop co-located?
  • How do we get into the building?
  • Are there any directions about parking or locating the space?
Workshop Timeframe
  • What time are we scheduled to start with teachers?
  • What time are we scheduled to end with teacher?
  • What time can we come in to prep in the morning?
  • What time can we stay to debrief till in the afternoon?
Food
  • What food will be provided for participants during the workshop?
  • What time will food be set up?
  • Is there a separate room for lunch?
Agenda
  • Is there any local material to cover during this workshop?
  • How long do you anticipate it taking to cover the material (Check that the time suggested fits within the amount of Local Flex Time for this workshop)?
Staff
  • Will someone from your organization be on site for the day of the workshop?
  • If yes, who is the staff member and how should we contact them if needed?
  • If no, who should we contact in case something comes up during the workshop that we need your organizations support with?

Review Materials

On your own, review the following materials so you are familiar with the details of each.

Facilitator Materials Teacher Materials

Make a plan

You should go through every session to make a plan for how you and your co-facilitator will support each other in running the session.

Use the Session Planning Template to guide your planning.

Don't forget to check the pre-survey results to determine what lessons to focus on during the workshop. The survey gets sent out to teachers automatically 10 days before the workshop. You can view the results on the Workshop Dashboard.

This workshop does not use TTL; however, it still looks deeply at lessons in the curriculum so take a close look at where your teachers are at and how that will impact your sessions.

Create Materials For Region

First Morning Of Workshop

Room Setup

Using the supplies provided by the Regional Partner, set up the room. In the agenda we will call this the "Normal Breakout Room Set Up".

  • Tech
    • Reliable guest wifi - check this as early as possible
    • Projector (separate table for projector)
    • Speaker System
  • 8 Teacher Tables (for 32 teachers) with:
    • 4 chairs at each table
    • Table angled toward projector screen
    • Surge protectors in middle of each table
    • 4-5 post-it note pads of different sizes
    • 3-4 Pens
  • Facilitator Table:
    • Located in the back of the room
    • 2-3 chairs at table (need chairs for lead facilitators and apprentices)

Create Posters

  • Posters up for people to add post-its to as they come in
    • Question Parking Lot - For people to put up questions they have.
    • “Where are we now” - On a piece of chart paper or on the board create a histogram for teachers to add where they are in the curriculum. Remind teachers to take out their Curriculum Guide as a guide to unit progressions.

Concerns?

If you need to raise concerns before or during the workshop that require immediate attention (Internet, health issues, etc.), you should contact your Regional Partner.