Wrapping up the school year

We have been waiting to become a 1:1 high school for several years.  It appears we will be a 1:1 school next fall.  Although there are always uncertainties with change I believe putting technology into the hands of every student will empower the students.  Our staff has been using G-Suite and chromebooks grade 9 & 10 have their own devices but grades 11 & 12 have been using carts and labs.  Additionally, this past year in my PLT we explored Design Thinking and had great success.  I am appreciative of teachers not only learning about DT but actually applying with students.  I plan to teach a few graduate technology classes this summer and take some time to relax!

Applying Design Thinking in the Classroom

Implementing Design Thinking projects with students in English and Business classes this month and preparing to showcase their classroom "re-design" projects this week in a shark tank model to an authentic audience.

After introducing a PLT to design thinking challenges this year two teachers (Melissa Foley Proko and Taryn Grigas) designed lessons to support the project.  We used the Moorco spacer planner provide by CDW-G  MooreCo Space Planner - http://moorecoinc.icovia.com  and Modern Learning Spaces Resources http://bit.ly/cdwgmle .


In addition, we partnered with a local business AIS who manufactures furniture in our area to not only judge in our competition but graciously agreed to donate flexible seating to both classes.

Presentation Spark link