As I researched into how my school supports educational technology, I started first with the district. I see first in the vision statement: create "an inspiring and innovative learning environment" Good start. Under District Priorities, I see under "Success for all:" "Infuse 22nd century skills in all learning environments, to include critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and citizenship." Interesting that my school district is so advanced that they can predict 22nd century skills. I first thought that this was a typo until I saw it repeated in many places. For example in the LCAP goal #9, they also use 22nd century skills in the heading. Back on topic, in the LCAP goals, I see that the district does support educational technology: "Infuse 22nd Century skills into all learning environments" "Explore STEM and Maker Spaces at SHES and RLS" "Goal #10-Ensure students in Grades K-12 are being taught the digital literacy and technology skills needed to be successful in the 22nd century " "Implement Digital Technology scope and sequence in grades K-12. " Finally, I will move onto my school site and how it uses technology. After researching my school site and teacher handbook, I find no reference to a school technology vision. Since we are a small school district, I see no problem with this. In general, we are close and getting closer to following the k-12 Digital Technology Scope and Sequence for our middle school. Our school provides one-to-one computers with a school Chromebook program. At RLS, the 6th grade core teachers (Maths, Science, English, and History) are all either paperless or very close to it. This gives a strong technological base to our students. (Unfortunately, students who enter our school after 6th grade are sometimes behind the 8 ball) In the 7th grade core, we tend to use computer technology as a tool where we use and require the correct tool at the correct time- not all the time. In fact, many teachers in the 7th grade only briefly allow students one-on-one computer access in many or most of their lessons. Finally, with the 8th grade core teachers, the students are given more freedom to choose which tools they will use for their learning, presentations, and assessments. This seems to be a strong transition four our students.
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6/24/2017 06:13:55 pm
Todd
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Diane Williams
6/25/2017 02:24:57 pm
I really think your school district is amazing! 22nd century skills. That is the first time I have read that. Now everyone will follow their lead in that. I think you work for a great district. I would love to be there.
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