tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9347994.post7658179747276496797..comments2023-10-28T04:20:05.293-06:00Comments on The Information Conversation: Planning the School of Today (and Tomorrow)Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05107738493220532602noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9347994.post-34140907463469815112007-12-11T18:46:00.000-07:002007-12-11T18:46:00.000-07:00I have to say we are trying to do many innovative ...I have to say we are trying to do many innovative things in our district, but to say there is a plan in place is a stretch. My position this year (moving from the classroom after a decade) is as instructional technologist. It is a new one for us, but it is an investment in our superintendent's vision. Our plan will be clearer next year after having done this for a full year by then. Until then, we will keep working with teachers who are interested and offering solutions via technology where we can. We have added a podcast server, linux server to host WordPress blogs, a DimDim virtual meeting server, and tons of other ideas int he works. We have written grants that would infuse the science and math curriculum with technology to help gather data outdoors and then to help process the data once back in the classroom. We have used our virtual meeting space with a homebound student for the past few weeks which has gotten the attention of several surrounding school districts. <BR/><BR/>Again, though, we are taking shots at a very large target. Next year we hope to narrow the vision to make the best possible changes for the largest number of students. Thanks for beginning the conversation.Scott S. Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535489986712327244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9347994.post-85325022521593882682007-12-11T17:14:00.000-07:002007-12-11T17:14:00.000-07:00I have been looking at that site, and it is certai...I have been looking at that site, and it is certainly a good starting point. I'm curious to find examples of other districts actively trying to make these changes happen, especially in the professional development arena. Otherwise, technology is just so many toys on a shelf.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107738493220532602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9347994.post-92228117353446145942007-12-08T09:01:00.000-07:002007-12-08T09:01:00.000-07:00Have you tried www.school2-0.org/?Have you tried www.school2-0.org/?Scott S. Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535489986712327244noreply@blogger.com