This year we are going to be answering one key question. What can Norwalk Schools do to provide our students the opportunity to succeed (technologically) with the expectations introduced to them with the new tiered-diploma at NHS.
There are LOTS of things to look at. First and foremost, what tools can we offer students to help them develop their electronic portfolio, a new requirement of the tiered-diploma structure. I think Google Apps for Education Edition has great potential to allow our kids all the tools they need. Also, what kinds of access are they going to need in order to successfully demonstrate electronic safety as well as appropriate behavior? Can we really block them from everything and expect them to know what to do when they do have access? If not, what kinds of training do we need to do with them to help them be safe online? Finally, what kinds of equipment do they need to get their electronic portfolios built? Is it enough to have computer lab time? Does a portfolio-worthy project only happen at school? What kind of devices best facilitate anytime, anywhere learning?
If you think this might be a stimulating conversation, and want to part of helping set our students up for success on their path to graduation, please come to the Middle School -Tuesday Oct. 26th at 6:30 pm in the Library, and be a part of the group.
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