Getting Started

We are embarking on a new journey at my school.  An addition has just been added to the building with a new Art Room, Manufacturing Shop and Innovation or Maker Space as part of it.  As the Instructional Coach in the building I would like to play a role in getting the space going and making it an exciting place for staff and student learning.  We will be starting small, and working from the ground up to get project-based learning as a part of our school.  We will be meeting next week with admin and a group of 6 teachers who have volunteered to be part of the inaugural projects this semester.  To prepare, I met today with our eLearning consultant to discuss project based learning and some options for the room.  She has some amazing resources and examples where it is already happening successfully in Ontario.  While this made things seem more possible, it is difficult to envision our own space at this point because we are literally starting with a blank slate.  Very exciting!! Very overwhelming!!  My intention for this Blog is to reflect on our journey as a school and on my journey using project-based learning and inquiry in a secondary school.



Our New Space!!