Vision Discussion
Updated Vision - To utilize and integrate relevant technology as a tool to augment student achievement, growth and preparedness within the classroom and beyond. The Group concurred that this statement captures what we are trying to accomplish
Technology Literacy to Earlham Schools
During the last meeting the group updated Tech Literacy Statement - Students that are technologically literate will responsibly use relevant technology to improve and support lifelong learning. Students will use available technologies to access, analyze and evaluate information in order to construct and communicate knowledge.
After a short discussion of the Tech Literacy Statement the group decided the following statement captured our thoughts -
- New Statement - Students that are technologically literate will responsibly use relevant technology to improve and support lifelong learning. Students will use available technologies to access, analyze and evaluate information in order to construct and communicate knowledge with 21st Century Skills.
ISL timeline discussion
September or February - The group discussed both scenarios and the pros and cons of each. The major detractor to a September vote was our truncated time schedule. While it is very possible that we could do the vote in September, there is quite a bit of work to be done to communicate a clear vision for all parties involved.
- Pros for September - Allows for specific planning for implementation in 10-11, Coincides with an already established election date (school board)
- Cons for September - Shortened timeline
- Pros for February - Time to build community support - Communication - More detailed planning can take place
- Cons for February - Cost of another election - Time for opposition to get mobilized
The opinion of the group - waiting until February for a vote will allow the committee to educate the community on costs, benefits, what the plan is and enable the Board/Tech Committee to clearly articulate what the district is proposing. The committee would like the board to take the steps to have an Instructional Support Levy for the term of 10 years.
