Just want to say how much I appreciate your response. It seems such a breath
of fresh air to see articulated so strongly and clearly a belief in the
intelligence, responsibility and wisdom of teachers. Why don't we hear this
more often?
Thanks,
Fred
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Backon, Joel <jbackon@choate.edu> wrote:
> Hi Lorri,
>
> We have only one guideline:
> Choate believes that our teachers are at their best when free to customize
> their classrooms to best match their teaching styles and the learning needs
> of their students. Consequently, we are not inclined to mandate any specific
> technology tools or approaches to teaching and learning.
> The following data was recently collected from our faculty to test the
> above statement:
>
> 1. 78% of our faculty use Blackboard without an administrative mandate.
> 2. 88% use technology tools of some kind on a regular basis (in addition to
> Blackboard) without standards or mandates.
>
> My preliminary conclusion - create a positive, supportive environment for
> teachers, and they will do what is necessary to provide the best education
> for our kids. According to our data, teachers do see the importance of using
> technology tools to improve teaching and learning.
>
> Joel
>
> --
> Joel Backon
> Director of Academic Technology / History
> Choate Rosemary Hall
> 333 Christian St.
> Wallingford, CT 06492
> 203-697-2514
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 1, 2010, at 12:02 PM, Lorri Carroll wrote:
>
> Hi All-
>
> I am curious as to what your school uses as a guide in developing and
> updating school curriculum with respect to technology standards?
>
> For example, what does your History Department (Math Dept.?, Lower
> School?, etc.) use as a guide to ensure they are preparing students for
> the digital age?
>
> ISTE?
> 21st Century Skills?
> Some other guidelines?
> no guidelines?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lorri Carroll
> Director of Technology
> Hamden Hall Country Day School
> 1108 Whitney Avenue
> Hamden, CT 06517
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> cell (203) 215-9833
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