School Board Meeting - March 17th 2014

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Areas of Interest (4)

Dino School District moves to next phase of 6-12 secondary program overhaul, emphasizing personalized learning over traditional credit systems.
Student-led tech showcases at Countryside Elementary highlight successful iPad and Chromebook implementation in classrooms.
Strategic implementation committee reports deep structural changes are occurring under the surface, causing frustration with the slow pace of visible results.
Secondary school committee exploring 'personal advocate' advisory models as a core component of the district's long-term educational strategy.

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I really enjoyed how easy it was to use Storehouse for my presentation.
— Carter Lund

Technology integrationDiscussing his informational writing project on the lynx.

I dedicate this family story to my great grandma because she died and I'm very sad about that.
— Blaise Avery

Classroom technologyIntroducing her blog project about her family's experience in a 1931 earthquake.

The research really says that kids benefit from having a personal Advocate in their schooling.
— Mark Carlson

Secondary strategic planExplaining the importance of a personal advisory model.

MeyerBoard Chair

Chairs the Dino School Board meeting.

DressenSuperintendent

Leads the secondary program strategic implementation report.

Karen BergmanPrincipal

Countryside Elementary principal introducing student tech projects.

Carter LundSecond Grader

Demonstrated informational writing project using Storehouse app.

Braden CavandaSecond Grader

Demonstrated digital story project using iMovie app.

Jennifer GrossThird Grade Teacher

Supervises classroom blogging and technology projects.

Blaise AveryThird Grader

Shared experience blogging about family history and global reach.

Amin HusseinThird Grader

Demonstrated scavenger hunt project using Aurasma app.

Paul KyleHigh School Band Teacher

Part of the 6-12 secondary implementation team.

Mark CarlsonMath Teacher

Part of the 6-12 secondary implementation team; researched advisory models.

Countryside ElementaryHastings, New Zealand