Learning,+Leadership,+and+Productivity+Skills

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Critical Thinking Inititative Collaborative Creativity Curiosity and Imagination Systems Thinking and Problem Solving Effective Oral and Written Communication Flexible and Adaptable

I know we have to come to agreement on the response options, so these are just placeholders (Vickie)

My teachers encourage me to take initiative to complete assignments using tools such as: Edline Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Wordle Prezi Glogster Blogging YouTube Vlogs Flickr

My teachers encourage me to decide how I complete my assignments. Always Frequently Seldom Never

I believe I have strong interpersonal skills (oral, written, social). Always Frequently Seldom Never

I know how to apply what I have learned in my classes to real world situations. Always Frequently Seldom Never

I am encouraged to demonstrate my mastery of the content in my classes through the following (check all that apply): Group projects Multimedia displays Oral defense of content knowledge Class presentations Other (please write in)

I collaborate with my classmates to complete assignments using the following (check all that apply): Instant messaging Facebook Moodle Texting Chat rooms Google apps Skype Oovoo Blogging Twitter Digg Video conferencing Wikis

Do lessons you are assigned provide purpose so you see how they will be relevant or impact your work/college future (is this question aligned to //systems thinking//)? Always Frequently Seldom Never

Do lessons assigned encourage you to think independently and solve issues by (check all that apply) Suggestions for choices are welcome- (maybe another way of wording the question (Beth)): **to add... (Vickie)** The most effective lessons allow students to (choose the top 3?) Have a choice in approach to the assignment Begins with a discussion Always involves "fieldwork" (interviews with experts, gathering information, reading, writing, computing, drawing) Require the establishment of goal/outcomes at the beginning of the assignment Provided one-on-one conferencing with the teacher Provide a rubric Requires students to use prior knowledge to make choices/decisions Requires referencing current events to solve problems Requires a journaling component (either handwritten or electronic) Provides an opportunity for reflection on what worked and what could be changed Requires a question to be answered that is relevant Is worthy of the time and effort Concludes with a presentation

The most important help/support a teacher can provide for real world assignments/projects (choose the top 3) Instruction on time-management Technical support/training One-on-one conferencing Frequent feedback Suggestions for improvement Appropriate research skills Examples of other successful assignments Progress Checklists Serve as coach/tutor

I have completed an assignment/project this school year that required me to use (check all that apply) PowerPoint Keynote Wimba' VoiceThread Podcasts iMovie Streaming Media Garage Band Other (list)

I am challenged to develop the skills of independent thinking and problem solving through the following methods (this question seems to be aligned to //critical thinking, problem solving, and effective oral and written communication)// :

Working with others cooperatively Assignment of meaningful projects Provision of opportunities to defend my thinking Search outside the classroom/textbook for solutions Incorporation of critical thinking and problem-solving skills into my classes Use of collaborative problem-solving in my classes

What kind of Internet Service do you have at home ? Dial up DSL Cable Other Don't know

I communicate with others using technology Never Sometimes Always

What kind of computer do you have at home ? laptop desktop ebook iPad none

I am ready for the real world in reference to: (Check all that apply) Ability to write Ability to read Ability with Mathematics Ability to present information Ability in technology skills

What technology support skills do you have (Check all that apply) Setting up a computer Downloading and installing software Setting up or maintaining a network of computers Industry certification in software programs

The one course where assignments provide me the most relevant and useful real-world experiences is: Math Science Language Arts Social Studies Elective (list) (is there a way in Survey Monkey to give them room and ask for an example???)

The assignments that provide me the most relevant and useful real-world experiences cover a time span of: 3-days or less one week 7-10 days more than two weeks

How often are you able to show creativity in your classroom?