Have you ever thought about how information technology impacts the learning of our students and their environment? “The environmental scan method is designed to enable decision makers to understand the external environment and translate this understanding into an institution’s planning processes.(Cohen Group p.3) In this blog post, I’ll be discussing an environmental scan of my school Covenant Christian School, the communities we serve, and how we can improve. While on the campus of Covenant, students are given broadband internet access on their school issued device. In PreK- Kindergarten, students use an iPad as their device. In grades 1st-6th, students use a designated Chromebook from a class set checked out to their teacher. All Elementary devices stay on campus in their respective classrooms. In grades 7th-12th, students are checked out a Chromebook and charger for the year to be returned at the end of the school year. Secondary devices can be taken home to ...
You are already thinking of ways to use digital tools and new knowledge to make student experiences better. That's fantastic!
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ReplyDeleteI also feel pretty comfortable with using technology, this class presented us with many opportunities to try out new resources and how students can use them as well. I am excited for the school year to start and see how teacher and students take these resources and show their creativity!
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