3-Day PL Cruise Leaving from Dallas
This three-day workshop is designed to prepare teachers to begin blended and personalized learning at the beginning of the school year. Each day you will stop at a different destination [Port of Call] to learn more about BL + PL practices.
Note: Each stop [day] is designed to be sequential; however, you are not required to opt in to all three days in order to participate.
Just join the stops that fit your need!
This three-day workshop is designed to prepare teachers to begin blended and personalized learning at the beginning of the school year. Each day you will stop at a different destination [Port of Call] to learn more about BL + PL practices.
Note: Each stop [day] is designed to be sequential; however, you are not required to opt in to all three days in order to participate.
Just join the stops that fit your need!
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Day One: Snorkeling PL Cove
July 30th, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM Suggested Audience: Teachers at new or emerging PL schools or new teachers at existing PL schools. Teachers + leaders will begin their PL Cruise through Muster Orientation, starting with the why and what for personalized learning. During this stop, participants will learn how to snorkel through caves and corals of blended learning as one of the first paths to personalization. |
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Day Two: Wayfinding Waterfalls
July 31st, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Suggested Audience: Beginner and advanced PL teachers Sessions will be differentiated based on experience and you will have a chance to opt-in to sessions based on interest. At this Port of Call, participants will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb a waterfall! Throughout the day, teachers will leverage their wayfinding skills to opt into sessions that showcase best moves in the classroom. At this stop, there will be a chance to earn cruise points that can be used to win classroom supplies to start the year. |
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Day Three: PL Planning Pyramids + Captain's Celebration
August 1st, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Suggested Audience: Beginner and advanced PL teachers PL Planning Pyramids [8:30-11:30] In grade level excursions, teachers will learn from PL Co-Captains and collaboratively plan for blended and personalized learning systems for the first six weeks of school. During this stop at the Planning Pyramids, teachers will produce a plan and prepare reflections at the Captain's Celebration. [12:30-3:00] Captain's Celebration At the celebration, teachers will participate in an exhibition of learning where they will showcase their plan for blended and personalized learning back in their classroom. |
Necessary Information
Who: Teachers who are at PL Cohort schools and identified emerging PL schools:
When: Tuesday, July 30th; Wednesday, July 31st; and Thursday, August 1st. Times differ across days [see above].
Where: L.V. Stockard Middle School, 2300 S. Ravinia Dr., Dallas, TX 75211
Why: Prepare teachers for teaching in a blended and personalized environment and to ensure he/she feels prepare to start the year with systems, procedures, and plans for the first six weeks of the 2019-2020 school year (all while learning in a blended and personalized way too!).
How: Register here.
- [Elementary] Birdie Alexander, Botello, Chapel Hill, Cowart, Gonzalez, Jack Lowe, LK Hall, Rogers, Oran Roberts, PL Prep, Salazar, Thelma Richardson, Reinhardt, and Zaragoza.
- [Middle] Marsh, IGNITE, Hill, and Stockard.
- [High] Innovation, Design Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) and CityLab.
When: Tuesday, July 30th; Wednesday, July 31st; and Thursday, August 1st. Times differ across days [see above].
Where: L.V. Stockard Middle School, 2300 S. Ravinia Dr., Dallas, TX 75211
Why: Prepare teachers for teaching in a blended and personalized environment and to ensure he/she feels prepare to start the year with systems, procedures, and plans for the first six weeks of the 2019-2020 school year (all while learning in a blended and personalized way too!).
How: Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will I be able to earn district credit that will count towards my required 21 hours?
Yes, we'll manually enter participants and award credit via Cornerstone following the workshop.
What if I can only attend one day?
That's ok! When you register you'll have a chance to opt in to all or some of the PL Cruise events.
Do I need to have any prior knowledge of or practice of blended or personalized learning to attend?
No, that is what day one of PL Cruise is designed to equip participants with.
What do I need to do/bring with me when attending?
An open mind, excitement, a device, headphones, and a charger for your device!
Can I attend if I'm not teaching at a current PL campus?
At this time, we cannot accommodate teachers outside of the cohort. We strongly suggest checking back in the fall for opportunities open to anyone across the district.
Will lunch be provided?
At this time- no, but we'll have snacks! You'll have an hour for lunch, so you're welcome to leave for lunch or stay during lunch time to eat. As we get closer to PL Cruise, we'll send out more information and share if we'll be able to provide lunch.
What if I still have more questions?
Reach out to Kristen Watkins at krwatkins@dallasisd.org.
Will I be able to earn district credit that will count towards my required 21 hours?
Yes, we'll manually enter participants and award credit via Cornerstone following the workshop.
What if I can only attend one day?
That's ok! When you register you'll have a chance to opt in to all or some of the PL Cruise events.
Do I need to have any prior knowledge of or practice of blended or personalized learning to attend?
No, that is what day one of PL Cruise is designed to equip participants with.
What do I need to do/bring with me when attending?
An open mind, excitement, a device, headphones, and a charger for your device!
Can I attend if I'm not teaching at a current PL campus?
At this time, we cannot accommodate teachers outside of the cohort. We strongly suggest checking back in the fall for opportunities open to anyone across the district.
Will lunch be provided?
At this time- no, but we'll have snacks! You'll have an hour for lunch, so you're welcome to leave for lunch or stay during lunch time to eat. As we get closer to PL Cruise, we'll send out more information and share if we'll be able to provide lunch.
What if I still have more questions?
Reach out to Kristen Watkins at krwatkins@dallasisd.org.
Interested in helping out? We're Looking for PL Cruise Co-Captains
We're looking for blended and personalized learning experienced teachers to help out! If you're interested in helping lead a planning session for your grade level or sharing best practices during the blended learning fair, we'd love to hear from you.
