The Simple & Effective Way to Use SOLEs (Self Organized Learning Environments)

Section FOUR pt. 2: -Misconceptions VS the ‘Real’ Section FOUR pt. 2: -Misconceptions VS the ‘Real’ wayway

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Basic SOLE Structure:

1. Question 2. Investigation

3. Review

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The Simple and Effective Way to Use SOLES

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WHAT IS A SOLE?WHAT IS A SOLE?Self Organized Learning EnvironmentSelf Organized Learning Environment

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Sole Toolkit.pdf

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Basic SOLE Structure:

1. Question 2. Investigation

3. Review

WHAT IS A SOLE?WHAT IS A SOLE?

““Learning is Addictive.”Learning is Addictive.”


What is a SOLE?What is a SOLE?


““Learning is Addictive.”Learning is Addictive.”


““Learning is Addictive.”Learning is Addictive.”StudentStudent

“Exciting”

“Spectacular”

“Extraordinary”

“Helpful”

“Better”

“Visual”

“Interactive”

“Innovative”


““100% Engagement”100% Engagement” dd““

““ItIt

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“It got you involved, whether it be by creating group

questions, discussing or asking questions.” - Student

Successfully met Learning Styles/Challenges Successfully met Learning Styles/Challenges

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•Visual

•Tactile

•Auditory

“There was a combination of learning activities which made it never boring and very

hands-on.” - Student

Met the needs of All Learning Styles Met the needs of All Learning Styles

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“In this way of learning, we got to show our true selves.”

A student assessed on an IEP as having challenges in “focus”, “auditory and visual

attention”, and “reading and listening comprehension” and “written expression”

rated in the top 10% in quality and quantity (effort) in exploring his big question and

independent annotation of the text.

Directly Addressed Learning ChallengesDirectly Addressed Learning Challenges

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“Authentic Learning at its best.” - Administrator

21st Century Learning in Action21st Century Learning in Action

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SOLE Case Study #1SOLE Case Study #1

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SOLE Case Study #1: English/Media StudiesSOLE Case Study #1: English/Media Studies

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Question: What does it mean to be a hero in the 21st century?

Investigation: Online Articles on news site Skype Mentors = Subjects of Articles

Review: Oral discussion = each group answers the question posed based on what they learned through questioning the modern heroes.


SOLE Case Study #2: Song AnalysisSOLE Case Study #2: Song Analysis


•Question: Can music change the world?

• Investigation: Analyze a song by musician, Nenad Bach. Research the question through curated sites. Write an original song. Live Skype-call with Bach to gain insights on the big question.

•Review: Students receive feedback from musician and share discoveries to the big question.


SOLE Case Study #3: Leadership SeminarSOLE Case Study #3: Leadership Seminar


•Question: How do you lead your peers?

• Investigation: Formal and informal Live and Skype Mentor questioning/discussion/Curated workbook/Create a media product/peer-to-peer

•Review: Students create a media product to share what they’ve learned. Workbook creates guidelines to implement findings.


SOLE Case Study #3: Leadership SeminarSOLE Case Study #3: Leadership Seminar



ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT


•Classroom with Wifi

•Conference Room

• Library

•Computer Lab

•Media Lab

•Off-Site Venue


RESOURCESRESOURCES


•Wifi Connection

•White board and markers

• Skype (Premium)

•Aisle, Chart Paper, Colored pens

•Computers, tablets or smart phones


TEACHER’S ROLETEACHER’S ROLE


•Create a positive learning environment

•Encouraging Facilitator

•Guide on the side

• Structure and plan well ahead

•Create flipped videos or podcasts

•Enroll guest mentors


TEACHER’S ROLE:TEACHER’S ROLE:Encouraging Facilitator QuestionsEncouraging Facilitator Questions

EncEnc


• Is there anything we haven’t considered?

• Is this right?

• Are you OK so far?

• Is there another way we could do this?

• Why?

• What else?

• What’s the other side of this?

• Tell me more during the Review.

• Is this what you’re saying?



EncEnc


• What is needed to accomplish this?

• What needs to be done to make this happen?

• What are the steps?

• What’s the next thing to do?

• Who would be best at doing this step/part?

• Would making a list of steps help you?

• What are some of the positive benefits of doing this?

• Just try. I believe you can do it.



EncEnc


• What is the problem here?

• What is your view?

• What are your options?

• What’s every possible way you could solve this?

• What else can you try that might work better?

• Did you know that?

• What are you working on?

• What do you think?


GUEST MENTORSGUEST MENTORS


• Professional Colleagues

• Your Contact List

•Virtual Mastermind Groups

• (Global Education Collaborative)


Case Study # 4: Unit StudyCase Study # 4: Unit Study


Question: What does it mean to reach the highest state of wisdom?

Investigation: 1. Annotate a text online 2.Watch flipped videos and listen to podcasts for guidance in modeling big questions. 3. Build on prior knowledge by applying big question to text.

Review: Share discoveries through visual, auditory and tactile means in class.


Case Study # 4: Unit StudyCase Study # 4: Unit Study


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Flipped VideosFlipped Videos


#1 Effective Principle Discovered by Udacity

Provide the Answers (Fact-based)

Engagement with the video increases by 50%.

89% of a Grade 9 class said flipped videos helped them visualize more than traditional

notes.


Flipped Videos to Model Big Q’sFlipped Videos to Model Big Q’s


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Flipped Podcasts: Feedback and AnswersFlipped Podcasts: Feedback and Answers


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Siddhartha SOLE ClassSiddhartha SOLE Class



Successful SOLES in the Wider MarketplaceSuccessful SOLES in the Wider Marketplace


a) “A group of 3rd through 5th graders in rural Georgia were posed with a question in Spanish, even though they speak English: Why doesn’t everyone in the world speak the same language?”

b) “In New Hampshire, a group of 7th graders pondered, “Will the human race ever go extinct? with only one rule: you may not look up the answer in a book.”

www.ted.com


Misconceptions of SOLESMisconceptions of SOLES


- Technology replaces teacher

- Gimmick or novelty

- Have to be good at using new tech.

- No time

- Students won’t learn if left to their own devices.





SOLE Structure: 1. Question

2. Investigation3. Review

The SOLE Method in 3 StepsThe SOLE Method in 3 Steps


Used with permission from the Sole Workbook.

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•Big Idea of Lesson/Unit/Seminar

•Makes a meaningful real-world connection

• Inspires curiosity and wonder in your students

Step 1: Pose an Inquiry Question


Step 1.Step 1.


The QUESTION (5 min. or 10% CT)What does it mean to be a hero in the 21st Century?How do you know when you’ve reached the highest

level of wisdom?Can music change the world?

What does a leader do?

Prompts: Short video clips, photographs, audio clips that relate to the question




• 1 online curated site

• Your Contact List

• Skype Premium

Step 2: Investigation


Step 2.Step 2.


The Investigation(35 min/65% of CT)

Students explore their inquiry question in three ways:

1) Online research: Curated sites by the teacher-facilitator

2) Skype Mentors: Teacher pre-arranges mentor(s) to be available for students via Skype. Students take turns asking the mentor questions to gain insights into the inquiry question.





Step 2 ContinuedStep 2 Continued

3) Guest Mentors: Teacher pre-arranges mentor(s) to interact with students in-person in pursuit of answers to their inquiry question(s).

4) Hand-out/Workbook with Curated Articles/Activities: Teacher creates an optional framework for students based on learning needs of students in a class.

The Investigation CONTINUED


The SOLE Process in 3 StepsThe SOLE Process in 3 Steps


•Give students Presentation Options (Visual, Auditory, Tactile, Media)

• Prepare resources needed for Review (if applicable)

Step 3: Review


Step 3.Step 3.


Review (15 min./25% CT)Students share their discoveries in any of the following

ways:

a) Through in-class Teacher-Facilitated discussion about the question and the process of investigation or short TED-Ed Talk format (see: TED-Ed lessons)

b) Visual Representation: (drawing, painting, collage, vision board, 10 slides )

c) Building or Creating a model or through movement


Step 3 ContinuedStep 3 Continued


Review (15 min./25% CT)Students share their discoveries in any of the following ways:

d) Media: Audio or Video recording, Blog, Vine, Mindmap

e) Building or Creating a model or through props/objects


BEST PRACTICES BEST PRACTICES


•Giving Answers or too much direction

• Ignoring group dynamics

•Being the sage on stage during the investigation and review component.

What to AVOID


BEST PRACTICESBEST PRACTICES


•Environment is key.

• Your role is: encouraging guide.

•Be present.

•Not all kids will embrace it right away

What to REMEMBER


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