Jefferson School Vision for Technology
Technology is a tool for:
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delivering instruction
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managing instruction
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managing information
Technology tools need to be:
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accessible to all students
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accessible to all teachers
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accessible to the community
Technology tools should sustain engaged learning by:
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providing multiple resources for getting information
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supporting thinking and problem solving
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providing opportunities for the teacher to act as coach or facilitator
of learning and as a learner
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grouping students heterogeneously
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providing opportunities for multidisciplinary instruction
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focusing on learning outcomes [less is more]
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enhancing shared leadership in the classroom and school
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supporting a team organization
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providing opportunities for students and staff to:
Characteristics of Engaged learners:
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responsible for their learning
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Characteristics of Engaged learning tasks:
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involve sustained amounts of time
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build upon prior knowledge
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