Gateway Academy

A teacher-led, innovative PBL program designed to give learners an opportunity to take multiple pathways in their learning and be involved in their community.

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Because of distance learning we had to modify learner's personal projects. Instead of an in person showcase, we opted to try a digital project showcase presentation.

So here it is, @GWA192 's Final Project Showcase of 2019-2020. Enjoy!

https://t.co/pnldmw5IWf

@district192

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Starting to look into the 2020-2021 school year? Make sure you check out Gateway Academy. Our personalized competency based learning environment just may be the right fit for your learner! Schedule a tour for more info: https://t.co/2KzpGhUePT @DodgeTigers @district192

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

A little bit of snow doesn’t impact learning! Learners documented and analyzed data from previous rocket launches as well as continued to get their parachutes to deploy consistently. Lots of reflecting happening! @DodgeTigers #isd192 #launch192 #problemsolving

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

We got four walls secured today! Couldn’t have done it without the help of @cbolson26’s strength class! Both 18’ and 10’ sections were completed 1st block. Couldn’t get any pictures of the learners carrying the walls though. #gwabikeshed #isd192 @DodgeTigers @PBLWorks

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

The fourth wall was completed this morning! We also were able to take the 10’ section out, fasten it to the slab AND it even fit through the door! It is braced and we’re waiting for reinforcements for the 18’ sections. #gwabikeshed #isd192 #realworldmath @PBLWorks @DodgeTigers

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Bike shed, assemble!!! (Read in a Ron Burgundy voice) Learners started constructing the longest wall on the #GWAbikeshed today. They even measured to make sure it would get out the door before getting too carried away! 6 screws away from finishing the side. #isd192 @PBLWorks

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Ready to roll on the building phase of the #GWAbikeshed Thanks @LampertLumber for the lumber donation! Learners even had to unload the truck. #isd192 @PBLWorks @knowledgeworks

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Learners did a phenomenal job with digging and even learned a bit about monolithic slabs!

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Today was dig day! Learners helped dig out footings that will used for the concrete slab. Later we will add forms, level them, and add sand. Step 1 of many almost complete. It was great to hear learners ask questions and our project leaders answer them! #gwabikeshed #isd192

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Just received an awesome email from a company that will donate ALL the concrete we need for “the shed project“ from last year! Ss will be extremely excited about this news and can actually start building after all this planning! #isd192 @GWA192 @district192

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Learners are hearing about our #personalizedlearning triage board. They will eventually choose what they are working on and the location that best fits that learning. Goal setting, conferencing, and reflecting will be done throughout the process. @GWA192 @district192

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Thanks for a great year full of many trip to the library @dakotalib! Ss really enjoyed your knowledge and assistance with finding reliable sources for their projects. #walkingtothelibrary

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

A bag of books for $2? ⁦@GWA192⁩ Ss thought that was too good of a deal to pass up. They even got books for classmates that didn’t make a trip to the library! #isd192 #booksforall

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

@MelissaSauser Yes, students will present from 11:40-12:40 still today.

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Have any plans tomorrow evening from 5:45-7:00? Come check out our final project showcase of the year! #geniushour #passionprojects #isd192

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Check out our Personal Projects this Wednesday, May 22nd. Public is welcome! #geniushour #isd192
https://t.co/N0nySyN8uI

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

The @GWA192 project showcase is under way for RVES students. Thanks for the audience! @rvesnews @MathCoach_AAC @district192

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Check out our Personal Projects this Wednesday, May 22nd. Public is welcome! #geniushour #isd192
https://t.co/N0nySyN8uI

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

Excited to see other Ss and adults learn how and why a student made this table. #geniushour #carpetball

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

A game in action! I’ve never heard of this game before but it looks like fun!

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

A preview for Wednesday’s project showcase! A Student made their very own carpetball table. Ss wanted to test it out so they had to bring it outside. Come see more projects Wed night. @GWA192 #isd192 #pbl

[Rick Yonker @eduReknoy]

Powerful morning reflecting and learning with @district192 teachers about our year together using learner profiles and supporting learner agency. @bergjaso @Soup192 @LisaEdwards192 @loriphilips1026 @knowledgeworks @fleenorgeo @BetonKerry

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

@fhscreatechange @DodgeTigers Thanks for hosting today’s event! The students enjoyed the challenge of trying to carry 40 lbs around the track. #WEwalkforwater @WEMovement

[Gateway Academy @GWA192]

A big shout out to the businesses that have contributed donations to this student led project so far! Special thanks to Dakota County Lumber, Dakota County Electric, Bourbon Butcher, Veteran Design Build, and Lampert Lumber Northfield.

[Tim Schlatter @Schlatter_tim]

Ss shed update: received an incredibly generous email today from a lumber company willing to donate ALL the lumber needed for the shed! It blows me away how people are willing to help students own their learning in a large hands on project! Ss were ecstatic! #isd192 @district192