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AFHS Library Transformation. Tanya Kotlowski, Principal. Vision. Prepare students to perform for life by providing opportunities to develop 21 st Century Learning and Innovation Skills including critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. . Preparing Students to Perform.
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AFHS Library Transformation Tanya Kotlowski, Principal
Vision Prepare students to perform for life by providing opportunities to develop 21st Century Learning and Innovation Skills including critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.
Teaching and Learning isn’t about us…. We must adapt to the developing technological needs of our 21st Century Learners!
Goal Assure that all students have the opportunity to develop the information and media, technology skills for the 21st Century by transforming the current AFHS library into an interactive, collaborative learning environment that appeals to AFHS students and serves their learning needs.
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Process of Evolution Meeting to discuss using library to check out technology resources for staff (October) Brainstorm equipment check out for students (October) School Improvement Team discussion about transformation possibilities. (November) Department Meeting staff provide feedback on proposal. (November)
Process of Evolution 5. School Visit to Portage High School to realize the possibilities. (December) 6. Book Read (January) Visioning with a library consultant (January) Student Announcement & Feedback (January) Bidding and Funding Decisions(February) Student Engagement (March) Planning (April and May) Construction (June, July, August)
Funding Sources • HS Budget • QZAB Funds • Common School Funds • Technology Funds
Our students are worth every effort to create a learning environment that unlocks their learning potential and engages their minds! We need to understand where they are at, not where we think they should be or where we are at!
Priority for Student Engagement Meet Our Students Where They Are AT!