Phase IV: Classroom Implementation & Evaluation - Heart, Brain, Courage, Hope

"The four travelers walked up to the great gate of the Emerald City and rang the bell. … they passed a sleepless night waiting for Oz, each thinking of the gift [he] had promised to bestow."

Overview:

When Dorothy, the Lion, the Tinman, and the Scarecrow realized they had everything they needed within themselves, the sky was the limit and they were ready to reach their ultimate goal. Because of Phase III, your teachers will have the vision, courage, heart, and brains to begin exploring SL in their classrooms. However, some will be more ready than others and those are the ones that are perfect to begin piloting SL in the instructional environment.

Critical Steps:

1. Develop Pilot Group
2. Develop a specific plan of action for Pilot Group
3. Develop SMART goals
4. Notify and present to parents on Second Life
5. Immerse students into SL
6. Begin instructional use of SL
7. Begin cycle of Observing, Questioning, Reflecting, and Acting
8. Present findings of Pilot Group and determine next steps (move to Phase V, continue Pilot Group, or discontinue SL)

Benchmark:

1. Qualitative and Quantitative data created at unit, quarter, and semester points
2. Determination by school, based upon data, on how to best use SL as a instructional platform

Potential Roadblocks/Errors:

1. Discontinuing your documentation of the journey
2. Parental Objections
3. Student Objections
4. Failing to develop a solid plan for implementation and evaluation
5. Focusing only on qualitative or quantitative data

Questions to Ponder:

• What are the specifics of the pilot: timeline, meetings, observations, goals, and evaluation times?
• How will you be proactive with parents and community members while addressing concerns?
• What types of evaluation tools will be used?
• Why SL during specific curricular moments?
• Who will develop the specific island components for the classrooms?

Recommended Time: 6-12 months

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