Fall 2017 @ LHRIC QFT Reflections

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[2017-10-19] Participation Certificate for QFT Workshop @ PNW BOCES

[2017-10-19] Participation Certificate for QFT Workshop @ PNW BOCES

Have recently been intrigued by the potential and relevance of the "QFT" (Question Formulation Technique) to be a beneficial addition to teacher's approach in active learning classrooms. The QFT is a simple strategy for aiding students in generating and asking their own questions. It is based upon work from “Make Just One Change” by Dan Rothstein and ties in well with many of the goals schools are interested in with active learning classrooms. (See Example Video: QFT in Action [8:48]).

I was originally introduced to the QFT by Greg Brown at PNWB during OC21 activities. Became intrigued and obtained source book, "Make One Change" by Dan Rothstein. Began diving in to explore and study. Tried out the QFT on my own in 2 circumstances so far: as part of Model School Core+ Cohort Kick-Off in Katonah (OCT 2017 - see photos below) and Rye Superintendent's Conference Day "Teaching in Active Learning Spaces" workshop (NOV 2017 - see photos below). Also aiming to incorporate into work with SWBOCES Center for Special Services faculty as part of Active Learning Cohort project (FALL 2017/WINTER 2018).

Model School Core+ Cohort Kick-Off in Katonah (OCT 2017)

Rye Superintendent's Conference Day "Teaching in Active Learning Spaces" workshop (NOV 2017)

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Randy Hall

Learning. Teaching. Designing. Creating.
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I currently serve as a Senior Facilitator in the Instructional Technology team at the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC) in Harrison, NY. As a Senior Facilitator, my work is focusing on active learning environments and strategies, online and blended learning approaches using learning management systems, building relationships with other New York State agencies and vendors, and designing and delivering professional learning programs and services for schools and districts in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties.