Curriculum MashUp is a call for participation utilizing the format of dialog on paper to create a library of ideas through collaborative engagement. As a process based call for participation collaborators would build up, not edit down content, so that the ideas developed are able to grow into layers of possibilities that can be utilized as needed. Those interested in participating would submit a lesson plan on a sturdy sheet of paper that can fit into a 9×12 manila envelope. I use the term lesson plan loosely as the document needs to only reference an idea for instruction that your curious about. It can be a simple question like: “How can I blend critique into my curriculum so my students use it” or maybe it is a lesson that you want to breath new life into. The document you submit would then be sent to other community members who would then add to the ideas on the page using various 2-D techniques and processes. When your conversation with the idea sends send it back in to Curriculum MashUp and the material will be sent out again. This process will continue until the document is saturated with ideas. The completed MashUp will be scanned and posted. The original works will then be archived in books that can be checked out of the MashUp library. Inquiries and submissions for the MashUp should be directed to Rachael Delaney at [email protected].
Looking at Student Work Protocol (adapted from National School Reform “Tuning Protocol”)
Introduction (1 minute) Facilitator introduces the protocol
Presentation (5-10 minutes) Presenter shares the context (without a lot of images) for student work and what questions they have about the work and/or what feedback they would want from the group.
Clarifying Questions (2 minutes) Participants asks for fast, factual clarification.
Examination of Student Work (10 minutes) Participants examine the work through the presenter’s question/feedback-request lens/ 1 minute silence reflection on responses (gather thoughts on sticky notes)
Feedback (15 minutes) Participants share feedback while presenter is silent, taking notes.
Reflection (5 minutes)Presenter speaks to comments and questions of his/her choice while participants are silent. This is not a time to defend oneself but a time to reflect aloud on ideas or questions that seem particularly interesting.
Debrief (2 minutes) All write feedback of the protocol itself on post-its for TLP folks.
Next Meeting At CAEA Fall Conference 8 am Friday in the Copper Top at Beaver Run, Breckenridge, CO