Project Foundry Pilot Information by KATHERINE NEWBURGH https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc This padlet contains basic information for those interested in joining the Project Foundry Pilot en-us 2018-02-01 17:12:54 UTC 2018-02-01 18:52:15 UTC hello@padlet.com What IS Project Foundry? katherine_newburgh https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227159780 Project Foundry is a digital workflow platform that helps you track and manage student projects in your classroom. From their website:

"Project Foundry helps your personalized, deeper learning model not just survive, but thrive. As an online (SaaS), collaborative workflow, portfolio and reporting solution for student-centered learning, Project Foundry scaffolds the process while embracing voice and choice in both teacher-guided and student-led learning experiences." Click here to view their website.

]]> 2018-02-01 17:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227159780 What is the Project Foundry Pilot? katherine_newburgh https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227162573 Project Foundry has the potential to be a powerful tool for expanding Project Based Learning in the district. We are looking for a small group of teachers to help design the initiative by testing the platform and providing feedback . ]]> 2018-02-01 17:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227162573 Profile of a Pilot Teacher katherine_newburgh https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227164313 We are looking for teachers who:
  • have some experience with performance tasks and/or PBL.
  • are interested in increasing student engagement and agency.
  • are interested in cross-curricular work.
  • like a variety of instructional methods.
  • appreciate engaging students in relevant, authentic, and rigorous tasks.


]]> 2018-02-01 17:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227164313 Commitments katherine_newburgh https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227167016 If I am selected for this pilot, I understand I am committing to:
  • using Project Foundry to implement a project by the end of this year and a to-be-determined number of times next year.
  • some out-of-classroom training. 
  • recording my experiences with Project Foundry.
  • helping the team come up with a really cool name for this initiative.
As we have never launched this before, other needs may arise that we are unaware of currently. In the event this happens, we will discuss these needs as a team.
]]> 2018-02-01 17:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227167016 Rewards katherine_newburgh https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227170566 In return for joining this initiative we are offering some intrinsic and extrinsic rewards:
  • Project Foundry is not possible without 1-1 devices in your classroom. Five teachers will be eligible to receive devices for all of their students this year. IF you already have devices please don't hesitate to apply. Your acceptance into the pilot won't prevent another teacher from receiving devices.
  • You, as a pilot member, will be part of the design team for PBL in this district. You get to shape how it looks for our kids and leave a creative legacy of equity and change.
  • As someone who is already dedicated to PBL, Project Foundry will make your life easier by helping you manage projects and workflow in your classroom.
]]> 2018-02-01 17:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227170566 Application katherine_newburgh https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227173823 Click HERE to apply!]]> 2018-02-01 17:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_newburgh/au95vxvamvdc/wish/227173823