What is the role of the school community in ensuring that students are Internet literate and ready for cyberspace? The presentation will discuss the administrators’ role in the integration of the Internet into the school community and the school’s daily activities. The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All The Internet and ICT are not subjects. The Internet and ICT are learning TOOLS. HStudents today are born into a world with Internet and ICT all around them HCreate an environment to foster this

HCommercial Sites HText based sites HNot all sites are interactive HTakes time to find sites of interest for learners The cons: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

Encourages the creation of non computer related activities Links to other sites Always getting the latest resource Learner centered Students controlling their own learning Internet literacy Cooperative Affective learning Learning styles and multiple intelligences The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All The Pros: Outweigh the cons:

Know what it is and what it is used for Critically assessing sites Navigation skills/research skills Responsible use And much more... Internet Literacy- age appropriate: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

Social skills Learn how to deal with constructive feedback Learn how to reach a consensus Awareness of their contribution Learn about different jobs and roles Listening skills Verbal skills Appreciate diversity Cooperative Learning: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

Enthusiasm Motivation Expressing opinions Talking about frustrations Reflection Affective Learning: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

HManipulation HWords and numbers HSounds and movies HWork on strengths and weaknesses Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

P Plan for change P Be a role model P Water your flowers The role of the administrator, commissioner and learning community: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

cv Plan for change: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All HMake sure your school is equipped: -High performance computers in all cycles -Get wired (min. 1 per classroom K-11) HHigh schools: - Continuity of access H ALL ABOARD! - Tech Team

A School's Vision Becoming Reality “Tomorrow’s School Today” Who is on the Tech Team? HOne rep per cycle and a school administrator What does the Tech Team do? HMeet at least once per month for an official meeting  Release time is provided  Minutes are taken  An agenda is posted for the staff HLook at ICT Exit Profiles HTech inventory HAssess hardware/software needs based on the inventory HDissemination of ICT info to the rest of the staff (conference, project info etc. given to them by their CEMIS) HOccasional troubleshooting HThey are the hub of tech integration in the school keeping the staff informed

cv The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All HPrioritizing the budget I.e., make informed choices - Ask around! HLooking at scheduling HPlace computers in the classroom HDistribution based on use Creative use of resources:

HUse it yourself! HBe in tune with teachers’ needs HAllow teachers to take the equipment home and take it home yourself H Use the Internet to communicate (staff and community) HHave a school web site Be a role model: Be a role model: The Internet in the 21st Century School The Why and How for Success for All

H Support and value teachers who are using technology HEncourage people to share HCelebrate success!!! Change is a process not a destination.

Successful educational experience for all!!!

Created by: Sabine Cossette - CEMIS* Consultant EMSB, LBPSB *Centers for the Enrichment in Educational Technology All clip art was created by kindergarten children participating in the province-wide Alphabet Adventure Gallery ProjectAlphabet Adventure Gallery &