WEST DELAWARE HAWKS
Relationships, Challenging Academics, 21st Century Skills
Random Thoughts...Preparing Students for the Future
Ten years ago, we had
pencil, paper and overhead projectors. Today, the 21st Century Classroom lets
us create a learning environment richer, more engaging, and more customized to
a given student's needs than ever before.
The 21st Century
Classroom involves more than just the latest technological devices. It is how
interactive technology, digital tools, the Internet, and a teacher armed with
the right knowledge combine to provide a learning environment that engages
today's students in learning.
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Engages the student and encourages collaboration
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Combine information and opportunities for learning
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Recognizing vast sources of information and knowledge on the
internet
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Skilled and professional teachers
From the U.S.
Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): A
rigorous high school program boosts the chances of success for both college
goers and students who do not attend college after high school. High school
graduates who don’t attend college are more successful later on if they’ve
taken high-level math courses and focused vocational training in high school.
Non-college goers did much better in the labor market if they had completed
high-level math and science courses; earned higher grades; completed multiple
vocational courses focusing on a specific labor market area, and obtained a
professional certification or license.
The
foundational piece in all of this is that the District has strong internal and
external stakeholder involvement and shared vision of learning. This is very important. Once we talk the same language, we can move
forward together.
Education across the
nation is realizing that learning should not just occur in the traditional
classroom. West Delaware is ahead of the
curve in this regard. Business and industry
will continue to be sought out in Delaware County to develop meaningful and positive learning experiences for
students. Schools, as a whole, need to
recognize the invaluable resources our communities provide.
Our challenge at West
Delaware is to bring all of this together.
The High School Building Leadership Team (BLT) and individual teachers
are nurturing continuous improvement in instructional strategies and reflection
upon their practice. Ongoing work is focused
on developing assessments that are meaningful and
positive learning experience for students.
In November,
the BLT will meet to chart the High School’s course within the framework of the
District’s Vision. Using a “Branding
Process,” the BLT will craft strategies and principles for the High School to
use as we continue ahead.
Youth Frontiers - Character Challenge
Technology Tip of the Week
Public WiFi Is Insecure. Do Not Use Banking Websites When On
Public WiFi.
On public WiFi, any data you transmit could potentially be viewed by someone else. You should not transmit any personal, confidential or sensitive data when you’re using a public connection. This includes banking activities, bill paying, and anything else of a financial or private nature.
On public WiFi, any data you transmit could potentially be viewed by someone else. You should not transmit any personal, confidential or sensitive data when you’re using a public connection. This includes banking activities, bill paying, and anything else of a financial or private nature.
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