Group+4

= Group 4 =

TASK 1

After viewing the video, Changing to Learn and Learning to Change, list and explain 2 types of changes (a system one and a local one) you feel need to be addressed by either SMCDSB or the teachers at your school to truly adopt technology as part of their practice.

1. A half time I.T. person (with a curriculum background) on each school site - OR COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS - would be helpful for a lot of issues when things fail - and people give up on trying to remedy the situation - prompt fixes are important - this is a Board change 2. We need to collectively move from paper to electronic versions of paper texts, information, video, etc. The applicable infra-structure (technology and health & safety issues) need to be addressed at the Board level - not a school by school basis. Mac literacy is important for technicians. 3. Teachers are willing to learn - they need to have access to technology - most prefer technology PD to many of the PD items we currently have to do.

Tech Savvy Kids

 * 1) What resonates with you?
 * 2) Teacher as an obstacle.
 * 3) What do you agree/disagree with?
 * 4) What surprises you?
 * 5) How does the content of the article relate to your school?

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article 2 Group 4 Read Tech Savvy Kids We focus on question 4 - how it relates to our schools:

The idea of a "liaison" to go between the "school" and students is a good idea to perhaps find middle ground for change - otherwise it tends to be a yes or no answer. When you give kids ownership to protect sites it may be difficult in elementary - we do limit their

What happened to the Board policy about electronic devises in the school???- it needs to re-addressed and known - there are varied interpretations of what the policy is or does it even exist. Clarity for those in charge is required - are we all on the same page is a good question to start with

The comfort level of the teacher, in giving up the sense of being in charge will change - it is more of a partnershp - different teachers may embrace or disregard this move.

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