One of the many responsibilities of my supervisor is leading the School Improvement Team, where they create the School Improvement Plan (SIP). The team meets quite frequently to discuss the school’s vision and mission, and then they create a document, the actual SIP, to present to the rest of the school system by the end of the year. My supervisor works on the plan quite a bit, so I have had the opportunity to see how the team really works, as well as the results of the SIT’s many meetings.
According to the rough draft of the SIP, the school’s vision for the next year is to incorporate more technology into each classroom, helping students become well-informed 21st Century learners. The initial plan is to implement the many functions of Google Drive within the school, including Docs, Presentations, Forms, and more. Using this concept, my supervisor came up with an extremely creative way to present this plan, which I believe will be an effective way to inform the School System of what they plan to do.
First, my supervisor will request that PCs are available for all those attending the presentation event. Then, the presentation will include the faculty and staff following along through Google Drive, discovering the SIP while learning how to utilize these useful tools. The idea is that if educators are comfortable using the tools, they will be more likely to include them in class lessons. Plus, educators will be able to serve the students and teach them about these technological resources more effectively. My supervisor believes this presentation style will not only convey their information effectively, but it will also provide an educational experience for all involved.
My First Experiences in a School Media Center 