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A cross-divisional case study in Collaboration<br />
We designed a cross-divisional project between our Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) classes. HS<br />
students, who launched their own businesses, created job postings for actual jobs they needed to fill. MS<br />
students applied for these jobs with their resumes. Then, based on the MS students?applications, HS<br />
students emailed the applicant with an acceptance or a denial. Lastly, the two classes met to share<br />
feedback on the process.<br />
Our project has been an amazing experience for both the students and us. ?We?ve all learned many<br />
important skills:<br />
- Consider the possibilities: think outside of the box and take risks.<br />
- Organize the plan: backwards-plan to your goal.<br />
- Launch the project: even if it seems scary, give it go! If you?re excited, the kids will be too.<br />
- Leverage your skills: everyone brings different skills to the project. Leverage this diversity!<br />
- Adjust as needed: pivot based on feedback.<br />
- Be the example: model collaboration for students.<br />
- Operate as facilitators: 'guide on the side' not 'sage on the stage'. Your students will amaze you if<br />
you let them.<br />
- Reflect, reflect, reflect: don?t move on without evaluating learnings.<br />
- Appreciate your partner: thank your teacher 'partner in crime' for their willingness to participate.<br />
- Talk about it: tell everyone. Share pictures. You might be an inspiration.<br />
- Embrace the mess! Learn to let go and let students drive their learning!<br />
Angel Bradford<br />
Instructional Technology & Innovation Coordinator<br />
NAU Learning Technologies Teaching Fellow<br />
The Village School<br />
Christine Galib<br />
Director of Entrepreneurship Diploma (ED)<br />
The Village School
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