Agenda, 02-06-02 Meeting

Our charge: The Technology Advisory Committee will consist of members of the school district, including staff and students; community members, and representatives from area businesses. This broad-based group will provide 1) ongoing review of the District's progress toward the adopted vision of learning through technology, 2) a formal structure for the support of technology for learning, and 3) input on District technology initiatives.

Drafting a New Vision

February 6, 2002 Open Meeting, Warren Township High School

Agenda

Welcome and Sign-In

Special Notice: CyberSchool, March 9^th, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Historical Quotes

Overview of technology planning

History of planning: Pre-95, 95, 97-8, 2000 ( www.wths.net/ciplan ), 2002
Technology Advisory Committee meetings
Internal scans: online surveys in progress
External scans: identifying trends
Tonight’s open meeting
Additional input on vision and scenario
Drafting of goals based on identified needs
Finalizing and presenting the plan to the Board of Ed

Best Hopes Activity

What are your best hopes about what using technology in schools will do for students?

Worst Fears Activity

What are your worst fears about how using technology in schools will affect students?

Review results of best hopes and worst fears.

Vision Activity

What are some of the key words that we should think about including in our vision statement for learning technologies?

Scenario Activity (Backup Activity)

Seven years from now, what might “A Day in the Life of a Student” look like?

Closing discussion

Thought-provoking information from NCREL's engauge site, available at http://www.ncrel.org/engauge

enGauge 21st Century Skills

1. Digital-Age Literacy	2. Inventive Thinking	3. Effective Communication	4. High Productivity
Basic, scientific, mathematical, and technological literacies Visual and information literacies Cultural literacy and global awareness	Adaptability/ability to manage complexity Curiosity, creativity, and risk taking Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning	Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Personal and social responsibility Interactive communication	Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage for results Effective use of real-world tools Relevant, high-quality products

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