Who can participate in the challenge?
Teachers from grades 1-8 who have had experience using Integrative Thinking in their classrooms. They can collaborate with other teachers in their school or they can collaborate with teachers in another school.
What materials will I get?
You will get a set of resources to launch the challenge and all of the materials needed to set up a Crosswalk Company intersection (i.e. flags, PVC flag holders, zip ties, instructions). The challenge resources will include a video of the Crosswalk Company talking about the challenge, benefit bubbles, and a lesson plan.
Is there a set amount of time that I need to spend on The Crosswalk Company Challenge?
The amount of time that you spend from April 10th to May 10th on the challenge is up to you. There are literacy and numeracy connections embedded within the challenge. Please set aside time for your students to to create a culmination video that shares your students' thinking and insights.
How can we communicate with the founders of the Crosswalk Company if we have any questions?
Arnav, Oliver and Quinlan will be holding ‘office hours’ via Google Hangout. Classrooms will have the opportunity to register for a session.
What if we want to take part in the challenge but cannot do the challenge during the timeline (April 9th – May 17th)?
You can purchase a kit ($225) and complete the challenge on your own time. Please email I-Think@rotman.utoronto.ca if you want to go this route.
What will we need to do for the challenge?
Using opposable models, students and teachers will need to explore the tensions of their challenge to create a better solution. You will need to create a 2 minute video of your classroom process to share and inspire others. You will need to collect data about the flag usage at your crosswalk as a part of the empathy-building experience.
When will I find out if my class has been selected?
Monday, April 9th.