may 18

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Wave your mental magic wand and imagine the next three weeks as valuable, unforgettable learning.  What do you expect from the Masterpiece Academy and how can you contribute to making it the experience you envision?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. I reinjured my shoulder and I'm aiming to be back in class tomorrow (Tuesday).  Please use the short period to consider the journal topic and-- most importantly-- sign up for a presentation slot if you haven't already.  Thanks.

HW:

Applied Self-determination Theory, as expressed through your masterpiece work and/or literary exploration.

may 15

*COMPUTER LAB*
1. Blogs
2. Masterpieces

may 14

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Please watch the following and write a response.  Thanks to Allyson (RHS '14) for sharing this!




AGENDA:
1. Journal/discussion
2. MGOTM & complete individual interviews

HW:
Please read the post on Masterpiece Academy Presentations and get yours ready.  The Academy begins next Monday, May 18.

mike wallace interviews aldous huxley

Here is the interview with Mike Wallace (of eventual "60 Minutes" fame) and Aldous Huxley.

masterpiece presentations

Now it's time for the inmates will take over the asylum as students show how they've become the masters.  Each of you will teach the rest of us:

• How you decided what you're passionate about;
• The value your topic/field/skill has for us;
• How you learned more about the topic/field/skill by:
• Finding resources
• Becoming fluent in the language of the practitioner
• Seeking out a mentor 
• Collaborating and getting feedback from peers/blog followers
• How this has enriched your life and your experience in this course.

Per our conversations in class, your presentation should include:

• Visuals and/or hands-on experiences that bring the audience into your world
• Enough craft so as to convince us you didn't just throw something together for a grade
• Handouts or main points you think we should remember.

Please note that there will be a final essay exam based on the curriculum you create, so be sure-- as both presenter and audience member-- that you are getting the maximum understanding and value from everyone's presentations. 

masterpiece academy lineup

Thanks to everyone who requested dates via comments.  Below is the first draft schedule (with presenters' time estimates in parentheses).  If you haven't yet requested a date, please do so by Friday (May 15).  Apart from Matthew's period 4 presentation tomorrow (May 13) I have this scheduled as a working week, but don't let that stop you-- if you're ready please let me know.  I look forward to taking your micro-courses!


May 18
3

7

May 19
3

7

May 20
3
Ethan

7

May 21
3
Caitlin

7


May 26
3
Morgan

7


May 27
3
Jonatan
Ronaldo
Brigette

7
Rachel


May 28
3
Isaiah

7



May 29

3
Justin
Christina
Emilio

7

June 1
3
Ashley
Morgan

7
Mollee

June 2
3
Leandro
Maddi
Grant


7

June 3
3
Esme
Carlos
Sabrina, Rayann, & Hunter

7

June 4
3
Robert
Edwin
Kyra

7
Erica

June 5
3
Megan
Mahmoud

7

may 13

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Today professional cyclists are riding from Pismo to Avila-- by way of Guad and Santa Maria.  What's the boldest physical task you've ever undertaken?  How did it make you feel?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Brave New World: wrap-up discussion

HW:
1. Watch this interview with Aldous Huxley & explain how it helped you understand the book
2. Sign up for Masterpiece Academy