Participants will learn about the low-lift high-leverage BTC practices that were implemented in Biology and Chemistry classrooms over the course of one school year. Science classrooms naturally lend themselves to sparking curiosities, experimentation, and shared ideas. It seemed only natural to leverage an existing learning structure and work towards building true thinking classrooms.
Session Abstract: We tell students that learning happens when we think, yet we force teachers into sit-and-get PD that evaporates within 48 hours. It’s time to de-front the faculty meeting/professional learning sessions. In this active session, Instructional Coaches and Leaders will experience the Vertical Menu. A framework that combines Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) with the science of Spaced Retrieval. You will learn to replace slide decks with Vertical Choice Menus that allow staff to self-select their learning pathway (differentiation) while engaging in active recall protocols that guarantee the learning sticks long after the session ends. By the end of this session, participants will:Experience the Vertical Menu: Participate in a differentiated professional learning simulation using VNPS to solve problems relevant to their specific professional mindset.Master 3 Retrieval Protocols: Learn three distinct, low-prep routines (Flashback 2, Brain Dump, Trojan Horse) to ensure previous PD content is constantly reactivated and retained.Design for Adult Retention: Walk away with a digital coaching starter pack that converts passive presentations into active, vertical retention tasks.
