Capstone 2: Visionary Planner
Explain
After reviewing the challenges and content, CHOOSE ONE on which to focus your research efforts and post your reflections using your Discussion Forum below, an online tool (e.g. Schoology, Padlet, etc.), or Professional Learning Network (Thing 6).
Note: If using a digital tool, post a screenshot or evidence of your post/tweet. Refer to guidelines for online Discussion Boards for your posts/responses to others.
Choose from the following:
Note: If using a digital tool, post a screenshot or evidence of your post/tweet. Refer to guidelines for online Discussion Boards for your posts/responses to others.
Choose from the following:
Challenge 1
How will you encourage all staff to create an online educational presence?
How can staff provide personalized and engaging experiences?
Describe the online learning environment you have in your building, or have a
conversation with your technology director about options.
What are the plans for device purchasing in your building, and where does a 1:1 initiative fit into the conversation?
How will you encourage all staff to create an online educational presence?
- What are your expectations for staff and their online presence in education?
- Consider your own professional online presence -- do you need a "Principal's Page?"
- Locate and share good examples of classroom, school, and district web sites
How can staff provide personalized and engaging experiences?
- What opportunities are there to move at your own pace?
- How can badges, credentialing, or other incentives play a role in the learning?
- Challenge staff to use Content Area Tools and Interactives
- Explore trends in digital age teaching and learning by visiting PBS resources such as Digital Parenting: Protecting and Empowering Kids, The Digital You: Attention, Multitasking, and Addiction, and/or Learning in Virtual Worlds
Describe the online learning environment you have in your building, or have a
conversation with your technology director about options.
- Will your staff use a learning management system? build on an existing Office 365 or Google Apps for Education environment?
- Explore the apps and the functionality of Office 365 and GAFE in this video comparison, or the differences between apps (e.g. Docs vs. Word) in this video comparison.
What are the plans for device purchasing in your building, and where does a 1:1 initiative fit into the conversation?
- What devices are most prevalent at the grade levels your building services?
- Will you use portable mobile devices, laptops, or desktops?
- Is your district an iOS or PC environment?
- Explore PD Opportunities for your staff with 21things4teachers, or device purchasing ideas with your tech director.
