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Mars Area School District

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Vision/Goals

Belief Statement

"We can enhance and impact teaching and learning by providing 1:1 technology."
 

Vision

  • Anytime, anywhere learning. . . eliminate barriers for students and teachers
  • 21st century teaching and learning will be redefined to be more efficient and targeted
  • Blended learning options will no longer be viewed as a new or separate opportunity . . . they will become our regular program

Key Aspects

eTools

  • Computer tools and Applications used to support and deliver instruction
  • Use of technology to deliver effective instruction

Personalized Learning

  • A student-centered classroom
  • Problem solving oriented classroom
  • The teacher facilitates instruction
  • Instruction that is paced to the learning needs of the individual, not teaching to the middle


Blended Learning

  • Personalizing learning for students
  • Allowing teachers and students to break free of the isolation of the classroom
  • Redesign of time inside and outside of the classroom
  • Allows a student to determine where he or she can learn
  • Allows a student to determine the speed of instruction and content
  • Blend the way instruction is delivered

Student Engagement

  • Increasing achievement, positive behaviors and a sense of belonging
  • Motivated to learn
  • Collaborative, critical thinkers in a digital world


Goals

Student Engagement

  • Motivation, attendance, etc.

Student Learning

  • Increased strategic and extended thinking

Instructional Practices

  • Re-examination of teaching methods and strategies, efficiency

Resource Utilization

  • Reduce costs over time – paper, textbooks/workbooks, etc.
  • Electronic/paperless/digital submission of assignments