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21st Century Learning Initiative: Engage, Empower, Excel!

Welcome to LaRue County Schools where we introduce our 21st Century Learning Initiative. Our team of dedicated teachers and administrators, led by Mr. Venegas, Mr. Newby, and Mrs. Reed, have worked tirelessly to implement this forward-thinking program. Through professional development, small teams, and innovative tools like Moodle and DyKnow, we are transforming the learning experience for our students. Our community involvement and open communication ensure that parents and the community are informed and engaged in this exciting initiative. Join us as we empower our students for a successful future!

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21st Century Learning Initiative: Engage, Empower, Excel!

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  1. WELCOME LaRueCounty Schools

  2. Introduction • Jorge Venegas Spanish teacher LCHS • Natalie Gentry English Teacher LCHS • Freddie Newby- District CIO • Amanda Reed- Instructional Supervisor • Sam Sanders- LCPS Superintendent • Paul Mullins- LCHS Principal

  3. Funding • Saved Money Over Time For Initiative • Sustainability • Cost Over 8 yr. Period

  4. Professional Development • Need for change • Focus on 21st century learning • Laptops as a tool to promote 21st century learning

  5. Create A Small Team • 10 teachers from various departments; planning periods throughout the day • Train-the-Trainer model • Use early release time to conduct mini-sessions for staff • Ahead of the Curve • Two days of summer training • Four coaching days per Year • Four release days per Year • Year 2: Modeling for dept.

  6. High Expectations • Staff on Board With Plan –Surveys to Staff- Talked at faculty meeting about changing how it was gong to change classrooms/how learning takes place. • Used our early release Fridays for trainings • Our train the trainer model was vital in getting this initiative in place • Teachers saw this as a way to truly “Engage Our Students” and with tools and training a way to better hold our students responsible for their work. • Focused on only a couple of tools, “Moodle & Dyknow” • Teachers expectations 2010-11 • Teacher expectations 2011-12

  7. Procedures & Protocols • We visited Daviess Co & Todd Co as well as researched the internet to compare and create our rules and guidelines. You can find ours at www.larue.kyschools.us and it is saved as a word document under the area KASA presentation. • Formed a committee of teachers, administration & technology staff • Presented document for SBDM approval • Lots of Items to consider • Training of Parents • Training of Students • What to do about printing? • Distribution • Return of Laptops • Insurance • Bills

  8. Keeping Students in the Loop • Planning (visits, expectations) • Access to Resources (teachers, feedback, research)

  9. Models of Pedagogy • Listening (interpreting/engaging at your own pace) • Articulating (responding to homework in voice vs. writing) • Downloading (voice recordings, written, images)

  10. Application Tools (DyKnow) • Monitoring (monitor / preventing) • Presentation (MS Office, internet, images, etc.) • Class engagement (individual/group) • Quick feedback (exit slips, polls, “clicker system”)

  11. Application Tools (Moodle) • Central Repository (resources) • Digital Delivery (quizzes, assignments) • Student engagement (individual/group)

  12. Keep Parents & Community Informed • Establish Initiative Committee • Include anyone in the community including parents, students, chamber of commerce, etc. • Establish Small Committees • Communication / PR • Instruction / Professional Development • Guidelines / Management • Infrastructure

  13. Reflection • The videos used in this presentation along with the Power Point are located on our website- www.larue.kyschools.us under KASA presentation. Closing Remarks Mr. Venegas, Mrs. Gentry, Mr. Newby, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Mullins Questions Can we answer some questions you all may have ? Closing Remarks

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