attributes

The following are what the RSD tech committee came up with as attributes for teaching in a 21st Century Classroom. Underneath each bolded item is a brief description for each attribute or what the team thought each attribute means. What do you think? Is there more to add underneath each attribute? What does each attribute mean to you? Add your notes, ideas, thoughts underneath each attribute.


 * __Willingness to change__**
 * Learning as an Organization.
 * Encourages and supports thinking outside the box.
 * No Limits.
 * Evolving.
 * Pilot projects/looking ahead.


 * __Real time access to information__**
 * Reliable and accessible technology delivery systems providing excellent connectivity to information sources along with good ability to archive and reproduce information easily.
 * A consistent set of hardware and software tools with training and support to use them effectively and efficiently.

__**Student Centered**__ (Are some of these items best practices and not covered solely under technology?)
 * Interactive.
 * Flexible instruction with small group work interspersed with individual work and direct instruction.
 * A highly engaging student centered learning environment with project based activities and individual accountability.
 * A blend of process and product based skills taught with students synthesizing data and information and presenting their learning as their own work.
 * Assignments that encourage students to use their skills with technology tools to accomplish the task effectively and efficiently.
 * Information research and literacy skills taught in an environment with the teacher and student collaborating.
 * The teacher acting as a facilitator of meaningfully designed lessons which are delivered with just-in-time assessment //(gathered with the use of technology)// which informs the instructor on the effectiveness of the lesson being presented.
 * Authentic learning lessons and projects that relate to the real world issues and problems.
 * Seamless integration (use without thinking).
 * A safe risk taking environment for students and teachers to support curiosity and creativity in learning environments.


 * __Data driven instruction__**
 * Focus on student achievement and learning.
 * Curriculum integration (with tech).


 * __Maximize and leverage staff resources, tap in to what skills we have within Redmond.__**
 * 24/7 access to information sources within and without the classroom through a robust connectivity environment between rooms, buildings, and resources outside of the district, such as the community and the home.
 * Formal and on-line training and learning available to staff and students in a variety of settings 24 hours a day.
 * Scheduling flexibility to support a variation in the way work groups are accommodated in the teaching and learning setting.


 * __Time to share and reflect__**
 * Time for the instructor to prepare engaging learning environments for the students.
 * Collaboration.
 * A collegial setting between staff across the district at all levels.


 * __District/Administrative__**
 * Accountability of use and implementation.
 * Reliable funding.
 * Instructional Technology department or person //(At every school).//
 * District Standardization.
 * Good Support Organization.


 * __Communication/Community Connections (other districts, schools, ESD)__**
 * Provides opportunities for communication and collaboration across districts and schools.
 * Communication-Community, Nation, World.
 * Looks for creative partnerships across districts and with the community.