Insight Sessions

1A Student Voice: A Journey to Inform and Transform Schools

Research provides evidence that when student voice and agency are elevated in schools, students are more likely to develop a sense of self-worth, be engaged in learning, and have a sense of purpose. In an effort to be more responsive to our Provincial Data, we have engaged student voices through focus groups, sharing circles, and value walks. As a result of providing space for students to share their stories and become agents of change, we are beginning to see evidence that when students “Engage the World” they can indeed “Change the World”
Presenter: Sherra-Lee Robinson   |   Arbor AB   |   ↑ top

1B At the Heart of the Learning Process: Student Well-Being

Jean Clinton, child psychiatrist and special advisor to NPDL Global, will facilitate an interactive discussion about student well-being. Come to this session ready to ask questions, engage in conversations, and get to the heart of the work.
Presenter: Jean Clinton   |   Arbor EFG   |   ↑ top

1C What’s Deep About Deep Learning?

This interactive session provides a road map for deep learning-what it is, why it is important, how it works, and how it is making an impact. Explore resources and real-life examples that build the capacity of teachers, schools and districts to create learning experiences that give purpose, unleash student potential, and transform not only learning, but life itself. A great session for those new to NPDL.
Presenter: NPDL Global Team   |   Arbor CD   |   ↑ top

1D Deep Learning Across the School: Two approaches to creating a continuum of learning

In this session we will examine two approaches to building a whole-school continuum of learning for the 6Cs. We will explore how to integrate the competencies into subject disciplines in powerful ways. We will discuss what we learned from each approach: what worked, what was challenging, and what we would do differently. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the processes they use or could create for their teaching teams and their school.
Presenter: Damon Cooper   |   Birch   |   ↑ top

1E Be the Change: School-wide Civic Engagement at Sierra Vista Middle School

This session will provide an overview of the experiences students engaged in across content areas to develop both academic and social-emotional skills, as well as see growth in the outcomes of NPDL and Ethnic Studies. Lesson examples and artifacts of student work will be shared from some classes.
Presenters: Ann Hanson, Staci Ybarra, Judith Sanchez-Villaneda   |   Sycamore   |   ↑ top

1F How can we create interactive and equitable learning environments that excite?

Sticky learning moments cause a neurological chemical reaction that forms and stores long-term memories. When teachers design these experiences, in the form of launch tasks, we see higher levels of student engagement and curiosity in the form of emotional triggers. Join us for a dynamic look at how launch tasks have been used in both student and adult learning design to lift engagement and foster competence that is transferable beyond the classroom. Let’s hope for some fine weather!
Presenters: Megan Dickins, Belinda Treloar   |   Willow   |   ↑ top

1G Building-Level Leadership: Engaging staff, students and your community to grow deep learning opportunities

Our insight session is designed to offer building-level leaders the opportunity for dialogue and shared learning around implementation and growth of deeper learning within their school. We will explore the benefits of “principal as practitioner” within NPDL. Additionally, we will bring our experiences as elementary building level principals in how to capitalize on collaboration amongst your fellow building-level colleagues.
Presenters: Laura Bidlack, Sara Crowley   |   Brisbane   |   ↑ top

1H One School Example of a Nuanced Leadership Team

Michael Fullan said “Deep learning changes the nature of leadership.” Our school has developed a “nuanced” deep learning culture where joint determination, adaptability, and culture based accountability have put “the joy back into learning for students and adults, alike.” This session will show a specific example of what leadership for deep learning looks like in one American High School.
Presenters: Ryan Francom, Brooke Davies, Byron Tanner   |   Magnolia   |   ↑ top

1J From the Classroom to a Company – Cinnamon Cove

When young people learn deeply, they emerge as agents for societal change (Fullan, 2012). Myla and Liv from Cinnamon Cove are movers, shakers and agents for change. Not satisfied with the disposable and impractical nature of the tween swimwear market for girls, their goal is to create stylish yet practical age-appropriate swimwear that supports our active lifestyles, our love of fashion and our respect for our planet. But how do we actually do it? Come with us as we reflect on our learning as we share what it takes to launch our own clothing line at age 12. Because, you know, WE ARE THE YOUTH and this is all about what works for us. It’s time for us to have our say!
Presenters: Chris Morris   |   Holly Oak   |   ↑ top