learning environments: rethinking k-12 communication & collaboration

A workshop using the design process to explore the potential of physical and virtual learning environments.

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1. learning environments rethinking k-12 communication & collaboration david s bill @dcinc66 ethan bodnar @ethanbodnar Tuesday, January 31, 12
2. learning environment (n): the physical or virtual setting in which learning takes place. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
3. communication (n): the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
4. collaborate (v): to work, one with another. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
5. empathy (n): the intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
6. define (v): to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
7. brainstorming (n): a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
8. prototype (n): the original or model on which something is based or formed. http://dictionary.reference.com Tuesday, January 31, 12
9. group work 5 people/group prompt: how we might we improve our ability to communicate and collaborate within a K-12 learning environment? focus: + physical + virtual Tuesday, January 31, 12
10. empathy 15 minutes Tuesday, January 31, 12
11. define 20 minutes Tuesday, January 31, 12
12. brainstorming 20 minutes Tuesday, January 31, 12
13. prototype 20 minutes Tuesday, January 31, 12
14. share 1 minute/group Tuesday, January 31, 12
15. dive deeper + follow up “conversation” site - http://bit.ly/xWjSCl Tuesday, January 31, 12