Sustaining+Best+Practice

Strategic action for sustaining best practice
//If a teacher/leader was asked to describe what you had achieved to support their learning/sharing and collaboration in a post DER world, what would they say? What would you like them to say?//
 * Activity 1:**

Write your own epitaph after your life in the DER world. An **epitaph** (from [|Greek] ἐπιτάφιον //epitaphion// "a funeral oration" from ἐπί //epi// "at, over" and τάφος //taphos// "tomb")[|[1]] is a short text honouring a deceased person, strictly speaking that is inscribed on their tombstone or plaque, but also used figuratively. )
 * Have a brief discussion with your table about what your epitaph might be (5 minutes). Think about achievements, challenges, legacy, etc. Ask yourself "What legacy have I left in schools/region?"
 * After everyone on the table shares their Epitaph, use the Answergarden (embedded below) to share your Epitaph (on going)
 * Brief group discussion/reflection (2 - 3 minutes)

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**Long winded Epitaphs - Click this link:** []

What are the positives and the gaps for your in your region now? Complete your colour groups PMI chart below:
 * Activity 2: **

The completed PMI Charts can be viewed by clicking the link below (Google Doc) []


 * Activity 3:**

In regional groups, how can you embed or implement some of the ideas that resulted from the discussions in this activity. Start to think your next DER plan.

How can you work to overcome the blockages? How might these elements be incorporated into your planning?

The following slides and information assisted us in our planning and discussions during this session: media type="custom" key="9323738"

=**//Good luck with your 2011-2012 planning! //**= =**//From Ron, John and Scott! //**=