Coming to South Eastern School District on October 29, 2018, the 1st SESD Innovation Expo and Poster Conference
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An educator, parent and administrator who believes that he can... "Break down the barriers of education to allow teachers and ALL students to learn together".
Coming to South Eastern School District on October 29, 2018, the 1st SESD Innovation Expo and Poster Conference
Critical Thinking Collaboration
Communication CreativityEdLeader21, according to their website, is a national network of school and district leaders focused on integrating the 4C's (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) into education.
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"Creativity- Origional ideas that have value."
"Innovation- New ideas into practice"
"The d.school helps people develop their creative abilities. It’s a place, a community, and a mindset."South Eastern School District has been focused on Mindset, Innovation and growth in technology as part of the mission to, "Provide progressive education to strengthen the Global Community." This year students in grade 3-12 received a Chromebook as part of their school materials and supplies. Teachers have been working to incorporate technology according to the SAMR model. While some teachers are focused on substitution of tasks from analog to digital others are redefining learning experiences for students using the vast resources provided through the daily use of technology. It is my hope that through initiatives such as the York Innovation Lab and EdLeader21 we continue to provide the opportunity for teachers to take risks and challenge students to achieve more than we would have expected before the technology existed.
"What can I do to break down the barriors and support the teachers and students to learn together?"I attended both EdLeader21 and York Innovation Lab with our district Assistant Superintendent, Anna Bickford. We spoke about the both the information presented and how the information was presented and our wheels started turning. What if we conducted a professional learning experience that looked more like a design thinking, innovative, EdLeader21ish professional development day to model the risk-taking we would like to see from more of our teachers. We would expect creative, innovative and more than one acceptable answer to any question that we asked. I suggested that given the time and the topic we could model that type of learning with our teachers who have not had the experience learning that way in order for them to transfer that learning to their classrooms.
"I was not told, No."So be on the lookout for a new professional learning experience next year in lieu of a traditional PD day. Take a risk, try something new and learn with and from each other. Share your experiences and seek out others' learning. Being connected is one way to break barriers.