Session+8

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 * __8.1- Opener__**

__**8.2**__ [|Creating a 21st Century Learning Community for Teachers]
 * 1. How does your school/district currently support and or encourage collaboration between teachers? Continuously through Professional Development and online tools, such as Wikispaces and this course! More time than once a month, in person would be great, but not easy to get, I imagine. Within the Social Studies department, at least, we are constantly encouraged to communicate and collaborate every chance we get. **


 * 2. How much do you seek to collaborate with teachers and how do you accomplish this? Very often. Still being somewhat new to the district, I regularly check in with veteran teachers for their input and advice. Conversely, I feel that I am always asked to contribute and collaborate to the benefit of my colleagues as well. **


 * 3. To what extent do you think collaboration is of growing importance for teachers seeking to implement a 21st century classroom? I think it is incredibly important! We are not as skilled with technology as some of our students, so it couldn't hurt to work together to try to catch up. This course is a perfect example of the learning that takes place between teachers. Soon, we will see the benefits. **


 * 4. In what ways, if any, do you see the thoughts in this article applying to student conversation? Students need to collaborate to produce even greater learning experiences. These teachers are exploring, collaborating, and learning together. All are growing as teachers which will, most importantly, benefit their students. **


 * __8.3-Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk__**

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 * My "Session 8" ideas and TED Talk reflection can be found in the "Discussion" tab of this page. **