Watering Hole
The watering hole is a place to join a conversation. It begins with an idea often presented through an article, video, or open-ended question, and then participants have an opportunity to unpack the ideas through discussion, active listening, and debate. It should be a safe, low-pressure experience through which we can learn from each other.
After reading or watching the prompt discuss with the group. Be mindful of bringing everyone into the discussion. If your group needs some help getting started, consider any of the questions below that feel like a good fit.
After reading or watching the prompt discuss with the group. Be mindful of bringing everyone into the discussion. If your group needs some help getting started, consider any of the questions below that feel like a good fit.
- What idea(s) is presented?
- What are the classroom implications? How does this fit or not fit specifically in your school?
- Have you tried or considered this? How did it go?
- What idea(s) did you really agree with?
- What idea(s) did you find surprising?
- What idea(s) would you like to challenge?
- What advantages do you see?
- What concerns do you have?
- What new ideas did this give you?
Watering Hole Links
Station 1Round 1 - No links; see Tech Camp Program for discussion questions.
Round 2 - 10 Ways Teacher Planning Should Adjust to the Google Generation Round 3 - Social Media in the Classroom Round 4 - 10 Ways Teacher Planning Should Adjust to the Google Generation Round 5 - No links; see Tech Camp Program for discussion questions. Round 6 - Using Twitter in the Classroom |
Station 2Round 1 - Pinterest + Blooms
Round 2 - The Flipped Classroom Round 3 - Virtual Field Trips Round 4 - Blogging in the Classroom Round 5 - Pinterest + Blooms Round 6 - The Flipped Classroom |