Aug26Ituna

=Technology Goals Planning - Ituna School= =August 26, 2010=

Agenda

 * 1) Review of the Horizon School Division Learning Technology Goals
 * 2) Goal Planning Time

1. Horizon School Division Learning Technology Goals
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 * A series of goals have been developed that gives teachers realistic targets for infuse technology into their classrooms.
 * When we talk about Learning Technology, it's not about adding a new program or a new class. It's about finding new ways to teach the same concepts: reading, writing, numeracy, and critical and creative thinking.


 * This presentation can also be found at the Horizon School Division Learning Center.
 * A summary of these goals can be downloaded at this link.

//**Rationale:**//
 * We need to prepare our students for their futures, not ours.
 * If 25 years ago, you were told that your first stop for information would be a computer, that you'd be in constant contact with your friends and family no matter where you go, that you'd be able to carry your photos, television shows, and thousands of songs with you everywhere you go... all on one pocket sized device.. you wouldn't believe it. If so much has changed, how much will change in the years to come?
 * Just to give you a sense at how accessible information will be in the years to come, check out this video:

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 * So, with all of this, our pedagogy needs to change from conveying information to teaching the skills that students need to find information, evaluate it, process it, and apply it.
 * We are preparing our students for a future we cannot even fathom yet. We must be ready to try new things, even if it scares us a little.

//**Goals:**//
 * Goals should be realistic! Consider your current familiarity with learning technology and what you'd like to see your students accomplish.
 * Your goals should be student-focussed. It's fine to say you want to use a PowerPoint presentation in class, but how can you engage **the students** in **thinking**, **creating**, and **sharing**?
 * Communication is a key aspect of 21st century learning. How can you get your students to communicate what they know to you in new ways?
 * Some schools set up charts to keep track of the goals that have been and must still be accomplished.
 * Many goals can be achieved during a large all-school infusion project. I can come for two weeks or more and work with teachers in all grades to teach new technology skills.

//**Examples:**// //George Gordon Education Center//
 * GGEC Infusion - Graphic Novels

//Punnichy Elementary Community School//
 * PECS Infusion

//Viscount Central School//
 * Viscount Central School Infusion Showcase

//William Derby School//
 * William Derby School Infusion Showcase


 * // Questions, concerns, and comments??? //**

2. Goal Planning
I will be working with you this afternoon to help you form your Learning Technology plans. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concerns.