Professional Development Plan

Spring 2010 Julie Nourie & Sarah Vaughn

VISION AND PHILOSOPHY

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road. Stewart Brand

5 THINGS WE KNOW TO BE

TRUE…

LIFE-LONG LEARNERS

SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

EMBRACE CHANGE

ENJOY TECHNOLOGY

BIG PICTURE

PURPOSE AND POLICIES

Do one thing everyday that scares you.Eleanor Roosevelt

WHY?

ISTE NETS-T Standards

Seamless integration of technology in the classroom

Encourage a sense of Adventure with Technology

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Engage in Professional Growth

and Leadership

Design Digital-Age Learning Experiences

HOW?

REGULAR sharing/collaboration within School Community

Development of a PLN through Social Media

Technology Proficiency

ACCESS

The key to change is to let go of fear.Roseanne Cash

School-wide Wiki Webinars Tech Showcase Tech Tool of the Week

PLUG IN! Access for Teachers

Brings Students Access to the World…

PROGRAM SUPPORTIf there is no struggle, there is no change.Frederick Douglass

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

Be the change you wish to see in the world.Ghandi

Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.Frank Herbert

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