May+6+Final+Follow-up+Session

NOTE: The final follow-up session has been changed to Friday, May 6th due to scheduling issues with Microsoft. Please plan accordingly.

Dear Massachusetts New Literacies Participants,

 As you all know, we are meeting May 6th, 2011 in the Microsoft Nerd Center in Cambridge for our last follow-up session. **A FEW TASKS AHEAD OF ARRIVAL:** Prior to attending the session on May 6th, we are requesting that folks create a three second or three word video in response to WHAT ARE NEW LITERACIES? Please save your file as an MPEG or something compatible and email it to:

newliteraciesvideos@lpvec.org

 (If you don't know what type of file you are sending, send it anyway, and we'll try to figure out how to convert it on our end...and try to send it sooner rather than later to ensure inclusion.)

 We are requesting that you bring a hard copy of your lesson or unit plan (see below) to submit at the registration desk. This is the plan that outlines what your group has accomplished. We are attaching a general guideline for what should be included in the lesson plan. In addition, we would like to collect an electronic version of your presentation. Please bring a copy of your presentation on a USB drive to upload onto a computer at the registration desk. **THE MORNING:** At the registration desk, folks will receive a worksheet to complete the 3 - 2 - 1 exercise later on in the morning. The concept behind the 3 - 2 - 1 exercise is to discuss the unexpected. What happened during the implementation process that was a surprise, whether good or bad? Did anything unanticipated occur that turned out to be a formative outcome? Please be prepared to share. Additionally, were there any issues folks encountered within their own districts that made the implementation process occur more or less smoothly? **LUNCH:** Although you may purchase lunch on the first floor, we are strongly encouraging folks to bring their lunch simply due to time constraints. **THE AFTERNOON:** During the afternoon, we will showcase our presentations, taking turns being presenters and observers. The presenting groups will split up. One half of the group will stay behind while the other half walks the gallery. After one hour, the groups will switch, and the presenters will walk the gallery while the others present. We have a plan for those individuals who have no partners attending! After the gallery walk, we will devote time to wrap-up with final comments and celebrate our year together. The agenda is attached along with a suggested outline of what details should be included in your lesson plan. Thanks for a great year, and we all look forward to meeting once again.

Sincerely,

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;"> Polly, Beth, Jim and Zach







** Agenda for Friday, May 6th ** **// (Please note, we must end our day no later than 3 p.m.) //**

**// Please bring lunch with you, although you are able to purchase lunch on the first floor. //** ||
 * ** 8:30 – 9:00 ** || ** Morning check-in/registration **
 * ** Drop off a hard copy of their lesson plan **
 * ** Upload a digital copy of your presentation from a USB at registration desk **
 * ** Pick up 3 - 2 - 1 worksheet ** ||
 * ** 9:00 – 9:15 ** || ** Connie Louie introduction **
 * ** Video Montage ** ||
 * ** 9:15 – 9:45 ** || ** 3-2-1: Unexpected Surprises **
 * ** Issues with your school/district ** ||
 * ** 9:45 – 10:00 ** || ** Break **
 * ** Survey One ** ||
 * ** 10:00 -10:45 ** || ** 3 - 2 - 1 Report Out ** ||
 * ** 10:45 – 12:00 ** || ** Lunch **
 * ** Survey Two and Three **
 * ** 12:00 – 2:00 ** || ** Gallery Walk **
 * ** Each teacher/group must provide a short synopsis and additional information, such as grade level, Web 2.0 tools used. ** ||
 * ** 2:00 – 3:00 ** || ** Wrap-up and Celebration **
 * ** Final Video ** ||