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Odyssey 101 — PBL Essentials
The focus of Odyssey 101 is to give a comprehensive exploration of designing, developing and deploying a project. Small groups of teachers, led by passionate, experienced and trained Critical Coaches will collaborate and workshop project ideas and practices that will benefit teachers for the coming years. Teachers will leave with a clearer understanding of the PBL process, unit plans and curriculum they can immediately implement in their classrooms. |
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Odyssey 102 — Project Based Learning & MakerSpaces
The focus of Odyssey 102 is to provide participants the opportunity to explore, learn, and develop projects in a Makerspace context. This Odyssey will be completed in small groups with a leader who understands Project Based Learning and The Maker Movement. You will have an opportunity to be a maker, deepen your experience and understanding of Makespaces, and create a project with learning focus on making. |
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Odyssey 201 — Digging Deeper
The focus of Odyssey 201 is to give teachers who have some experience with Project Based Learning the time, space and resources to dig deeper. It is also a place to come as a team of teachers to develop a collaborative project around a theme or unit. Teachers will leave with revised and refined projects as well as more ideas for how to design, develop and deploy better projects. |
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Odyssey 202 — Study Hall (2 Days)
For those with Odyssey 101 and 201 experience, this is an opportunity to collaborate with other teachers in a common grade, subject, or topic to develop and refine projects. Work with a group of teachers and a coach to further project development and project assessments. Participants are invited to attend the presentations of learning on August 25. |
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Odyssey 203 — Cross Curricular Project Design
For educators with Odyssey 101, 201, or their own rich PBL experiences, Odyssey 203 is designed to help educators blend multiple subjects, disciplines, and/or grade levels in one project. Discover the tools, resources, and creativity necessary to develop learning blocks for students. This Odyssey is suited for both elementary and high school educators. For the best Odyssey 203 experience consider attending with a teacher partner, team, department, or colleague. |
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Odyssey 302 — Coaching (4 Days)
Odyssey 302 is a part of The Academy leadership strand. This Odyssey is a four-day workshop that is designed to equip curriculum leaders, instructional coaches, and lead teachers with the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to support colleagues with PBL implementation. Participants will gain experience in identifying teacher needs, co-creating goals and implementation strategies, providing educator voice and choice, participating in and leading protocols, and networking educators with other educators and community partners. |
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2018 Academy:
Odyssey 101, 102, 201, & 203 Monday, August 20th - Friday, August 24th Cost: $765 + HST / participant ★
Odyssey 202 Wednesday, August 22nd - Thursday, August 23rd (Friday optional) Cost: $250 + HST/ participant
Odyssey 302 Tuesday, August 21st - Friday, August 24th Cost: $625 + HST / participant
★★The Academy is pleased to announce that The Christian School Foundation is again providing a $250 bursary for Odysseys 101, 102, 201, and 203 participants. Bursaries will be distributed after The Academy has been completed. ★★
Odyssey 101, 102, 201, & 203 Monday, August 20th - Friday, August 24th Cost: $765 + HST / participant ★
Odyssey 202 Wednesday, August 22nd - Thursday, August 23rd (Friday optional) Cost: $250 + HST/ participant
Odyssey 302 Tuesday, August 21st - Friday, August 24th Cost: $625 + HST / participant
★★The Academy is pleased to announce that The Christian School Foundation is again providing a $250 bursary for Odysseys 101, 102, 201, and 203 participants. Bursaries will be distributed after The Academy has been completed. ★★