CoPI+February+Update


 * February CoPI Monthly Update **

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 * **K12 Content-**
 * Social Studies- Considering Leadership Module like that of Global Citizenship, with emphasis on literacy standards'
 * Social Studies- Plans for scale up the Big History Project ( [|Gates Notes: BHP is Getting Bigger])
 * ELA- new focus on Conceptual learning for Poetry Unit- (9th-10th grade unit)
 * Science- Lanterns - Up in the Air (TBD)
 * Math- Algebra units to be developed in Keystone AEA with plans to share in this collaborative effort to create entire Algebra curriculum under consideration
 * ** Teaching/ Learning and PD ** (facilitator/teacher payment schedule $600, $700 or $800 depending on enrollment) See: aeapdonline website, Instructor Toolbox
 * Courses: Teaching in a Blended Classroom (MOLLIE Series)- Train the Trainer in April-May
 * CoPI Seminars: (2 Credit: 1 credit for Development + 1 credit Implementation)
 * ELA- Transitioning to Conceptual Teaching -ELA Seminar
 * Science- Transitioning to use of the Science Practices and Engineering Practices (Lantern Unit)
 * Math- Algebra 1 with Gretchen Eastman
 * Social Studies- Leadership as a SS Concept. To include application of Literacy Standards.
 * 5 Modules for Understanding Teaching and Learning Conceptually
 * Workshops and Onsite Training
 * CoPI Convene (possible: TBD)- June 3 & 4 - Remix 2013- an opportunity to connect, learn, contribute, inspire across content areas
 * ** Technology **
 * AGORA - AEAPDOnline Tool: CoPI's digital workspace to connect, collaborate and contribute site
 * resourceiowa- location for past CoPI moodle courses, new moodle server under consideration
 * ** Operations, Strategic Plans & Strategic Partnerships **
 * Review of Template for standardized look and feel of K12Online developed courses and units
 * Review of Template for standardized look and feel of K12Online developed courses and units
 * ** Strategic Partners: **
 * Competency Based Education- Serve as rep on Task Force. Will utilize online PD as appropriate
 * STEM- Working with two STEM hub coordinators and Jeff Weld to determine mutual benefit
 * Concept-based Teaching & AEA 8 -ELA Steering attended second workshop with Lois Lanning
 * IowaAEAOnline- Working with IowaAEAOnline to determine mutual efforts
 * ITIP- Working with ITIP to determine mutual efforts
 * DE-Working in conjunction with IPTV to provide further support of Repository/Equella roll out
 * Community Colleges-preliminary conversations initiated
 * National discussion with NE & WI about sharing of resources, ideas and services
 * Access to Etienne Wenger and Bev Trayner regarding critical elements for sustaining healthy, vibrant CoP
 * Access to Evergreen Educational Group regarding strategic planning for blended and personalized learning
 * Big History Project (BHP) for Social Studies- Iowa is part of international pilot study.
 * Access to Symbaloo developers regarding options and capabilities of product