k-8+tech+planning

2014.09 ?

Technology
 * free, open resources
 * at-home activities - mobile, "friending" - working with other kids who don't have access
 * contests
 * parent organization / participation - suggestions, feedback, family activities
 * pilot projects - erau, ucf, ??
 * grants ?
 * use SparePoint space to the max - lots of great info regularly
 * make everything available online as well as on paper
 * make website "go to" place
 * app is cute, is all this on the website?
 * library resources - learning apps, reading, math practice, writing - eventually take-home option

challenges
 * support, interest - families, admin
 * how to get "pull" from community, peer pressure


 * EdmodoCon - 6aug**
 * talks will be online
 * organization, tracking, reading, writing, expression, chance to participate, project based, mostly paperless, flexible, immediate feedback, learning differences, seamless integration, important learning skills, snapshot - common core questions, plc chats, safety, training materials, defacto standard, web + devices

Edmodo That! Unique Ways to Connect and Learn 	Monique Dalli & Jess Melko McCarthy 	https://edmo.do/j/qzzabm
 * single set of tools for all, consistent, reminders, establish organization, kids love it
 * teachers - sharing one thing - success, something that didn't work, PLN - professional learning network
 * student curated content - if you can google the answer, it wasn't very good questions - work in groups of 4, product uploaded, edmodo the response - can't duplicate, better responses from all students, sharing, all assessment in edmodo - on screen, gallery, available - student posts into folder
 * mobile - in class, even is only one device in group
 * edmodo as central repository - consistent use for everything, many file types supported
 * use google drive too, link, collaboration
 * school / district admin - good practice, powerful tools to track - punish student by disabling edmodo account, technology integration, whole school sharing, community
 * tech support - 1:1 devices, communication, students can do some, leadership, responsible, model appropriate behavior
 * lots of training, info for parents, professional development
 * cows - computers on wheels

other EdmodoCon sessions
 * So You Think You Know Your Students? Using Videos, Polls, and Reflective Response to Inform Instruction 	Robert Miller 	https://edmo.do/j/w7jzvd ** missed


 * Redefining Learning with Limited Tech 	Sheryl Place 	https://edmo.do/j/qqrsd7 - noredlink app - no papers grading, all connecting, conversing, collaborating, even in limited technology access


 * From Tech Illiterate to Tech Savvy: How to Foster Non-Cognitive Skills in Edmodo 	Valerie Knauer 	https://edmo.do/j/jzj6dr - Note: I think, I feel, books /topics - buzzfeed, Lacota way, gossip, gift of self, compassion


 * Teaching Mythology with Technology: Engaging Students in CCSS 	Steve Johnson 	https://edmo.do/j/n4qc37 - snapshot - common core, Jane Schaffer writing standard format - topic, excerpt, commentary, closing - draw inferences from text, highlight in different color for each part, row-guy becomes a group-guy, groups of 6, pairs within group, presentations using teacher computer, reflection ? inference - PLCommunity for help * SnapShot, "appy hour" dok chart? ubermix free operating system for laptops $300


 * Moving Beyond the Classroom Walls: Connecting Globally Through Storytelling 	Stacy Lynn Fritz 	https://edmo.do/j/4h65wf - 1:1 ipad middle and high,


 * KEYNOTE: Shining a Spotlight on Our Schools: Making Students the Star of the Show 	Steve Dembo 	https://edmo.do/j/dcrwqv


 * resources * discovery education * razkids - books, one note * nextlesson - app * edmodo chat twitter every thurs

Volusia - Edmodo, BYOT
 * [|Robert Miller]
 * [|BYOT in Volusia County Schools]
 * ? access to resources, plc, active teachers

Strategic plan [|bst 2013 .pdf]
 * reading, writing, math - grades needing most support ?
 * pilot / test electronic textbooks proactively

from SCoPE discussion, Calibrating strategic targets (http://scope.bccampus.ca/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=17321#p72044) by David Porter - Thursday, 7 August 2014,

I believe that OERu should take the perspective of creating a multi-year strategic plan with a three-year look-ahead and an annual review and revision process – an evergreen strategic plan, in other words.

The idea would be to have a strong vision, a clear mission statement and a set of goals and tactics that span three years, with actionable and measurable targets for the upcoming year, and further in some cases.

Factors that would be accounted for in the annual evergreen process would include new opportunities, issues that arise, and performance against mesaurable targets. Each of these factors would spur some part of the evergreening process of the overall strategy, vision and mission and help the OERu set the stretch targets and measures for upcoming years.

We've used a similar process at my own organization, BCcampus, and we produce our annual report at the same time that the refreshed strategic plan is also announced. There is demonstarted linkage between outcomes of the previous year's activities and what comes next.