Understanding Presentations of Learning (POLs) in Education
Presentations of Learning (POLs) involve students delivering oral defenses of their learning progress, which are graded by teacher panels and reflected on transcripts. This comprehensive approach to assessment ensures that students demonstrate academic requirements and improve project and computer skills. The POL day schedule and academic calendar provide a structured framework for students to prepare and present their POLs effectively. Through POLs, students showcase their mastery of essential skills and receive valuable feedback to enhance their learning journey.
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Presentations of Learning (POLs) The man, the mystery
What are POLs? An oral defense of a student s learning
Logistics Every student presents a POL each semester Graded by a panel of teachers Separate grade on transcript Performance goes into class grades as well
Schedule 2 December 3 4 5 6 Regular Schedule Regular Schedule Regular Schedule Regular Schedule Regular Schedule Family Association Meeting 6pm Last meeting of M/W seminar Last meeting of T/Th seminar 9 10 11 12(Wiseburn Board) POL Schedule 13 POL Schedule POL Schedule POL Schedule POL Schedule Morning Group Morning Group Morning Group Morning Group Morning Group 16 Da Vinci Board Meeting 5:30 POL Schedule 17 18 Regular Schedule 19 20 PD Day POL Schedule TEDx (Grades & Comments due 8am on 12/21) Morning Group Morning Group
POL Day Schedule Time Group 8:00 11:30 Morning Group POLs 11:30 12:30 LUNCH
Academic Requirements Every class is presented Google docs rubric Project Skill Improvement
Project Skill Skill Mastery Improvement Project This proves my mastery of circuitry and electricity, an essential skill because . . . Here is how to solve circuits such as this one . . . In this project I created a lighting structure with a complex circuit by . . . I improved my product by . . ..
Computer Skill Skill Use of Tools Improvement Mastery Using a Khan Academy video, I learned that the y-intercept is . . . I had not mastered graphing linear equations . . . Now as you can see, I have mastered the linear equations unit in Algebra . . .
Possible Calendar 2 December 3 Script Framework Review expectations Choose topics Select work 4 5 6 Begin Script Write script Gather evidence Complete Script Peer assessment Gather feedback to edit presentation Practice Full run through Peer assessment Field Trip! POLs Practice, practice, practice until presentation TEDx work after POL is complete TEDx TEDx teams prepare for event
Fall 2013 Logistics 11 Minute Presentation 1 minute intro 3 minutes per class (9 minutes total) 1 minute reflection 3 Minute Q and A Teacher Feedback Transition
Grading Separate Grade on Transcript Affects Class Grades Presentation and organization skills assignment Affects essential skills
Presentation Attire You must be in professional dress in order to present: you forfeit your time slot you must work in presentation room for the remainder of the week You must schedule a make-up presentation for the afternoon Your grade is lowered 10% Boys Girls Button down shirt, tie, dress pants, dress shoes, belt Professional blouse, professional skirt or slacks, professional closed toe shoes
Presentation Attendance If you are late for a presentation: you forfeit your time slot you must work in presentation room for the remainder of the week You must schedule a make-up presentation for the afternoon Your grade is lowered 10% If you are not present for your time slot: You will not pass your POL and will not be able to re- present
Audience All of your teachers will be on your panel Additional guests may also be present You may invite parents or friends from outside of Da Vinci You may have Da Vinci Friends watch your POL if: They are in your school (DVC) They are in your grade level They arrive at the beginning of the session and stay for the entire session (not just your presentation)
Day of Presentation On the day your presentation is scheduled: You are in your seat ready to present at 8:00am You have your computer with PPT loaded You have physical evidence ready You have a printed copy of your script ready to give teachers (MLA format) You have a stamped script outline You will be in the presentation room for the entire morning You must be respectful of all presenters and work silently during presentations
Green Room On the days you are scheduled for the Green room: Monday/Tuesday You must finish your POL and Practice a minimum of 10 times. Wednesday/Thursday/Friday You must be working with your TEDx group You must continue to refine your POL if you did not pass, or are asked by a teacher to work on it.
