GCHS Goals and Action Plan

Overall Goals of the Group

To successfully integrate 21st century technology into every classroom.
To build and maintain a supportive, positive school wide attitude for 21st century learning
To engage students in every classroom every day

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Provide on-going training on technology tools
Model 21st century learning
Use technology tools every day by the end of the first semester

Actions
Get technology installed***10/31/2008
Portable labs***TBD-2009-2010
Visit active classrooms-(1-2 by the end of the semester)***Now-Ongoing
Positive attitude with professional development***Ongoing
Computer skills (EEE-2A)-Technology benchmarks***10/13/2008
Secure funding for technology upgrades/maintenance***Ongoing
More professional development***Ongoing-monthly

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Smile and remain positive
Maintain a positive learning environment through respect and support
Remain tolerant for individuals not integrating technology-less judgment more help
Collaboration among teachers
Maintain a positive attitude toward change
Be willing to try something new
Great attitude everyday

Actions
Start technology team (department specific) to content areas
to meet and discuss 21st century goals on a regular basis***11/1/2008-Ongoing
Survey students as to their needs and preferences as technology is integrated***ASAP
Student/teacher professional development collaboration***10/14/2008
Teacher, parent, student, community-wiki/blog***In place-continue

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Use higher level thinking skills
Implement new strategies for student involvement
Use 21st century skills to make students active learners in every classroom.

Actions
Utilize PBL-21st Century Skills***by 3/2009
Lesson relevant to students lives***Ongoing
Incorporate higher level thinking skills***Ongoing professional development
PD on the “How” rather than “What or Why” to integrate***Ongoing professional development