Young Actors Study the Pros

Target 3. Flexible Learning Environment. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step 1 - Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and … Continue reading Young Actors Study the Pros

Congratulations to Mary Schraven, UVM Outstanding Teacher!

October 22nd marked the 34th annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Mary Schraven was recognized from FWSU. These fine educators exemplify the five standards for VT teachers – Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. We are proud of our 2014 Outstanding Teachers! Today on the blog we are highlighting a Q … Continue reading Congratulations to Mary Schraven, UVM Outstanding Teacher!

Congratulations to Melissa Fisher, UVM Outstanding Teacher!

October 22nd marked the 34th annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Melissa Fisher (GEMS) was recognized from FWSU. These fine educators exemplify the five standards for VT teachers – Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. We are proud of our 2014 Outstanding Teachers! Today on the blog we are highlighting a … Continue reading Congratulations to Melissa Fisher, UVM Outstanding Teacher!

Lights, Camera, LEARNING

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step. Provide multiple avenues for staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community while developing learning habits, communication and problem solving skills necessary for … Continue reading Lights, Camera, LEARNING

Fletcher Students Save for Success

Target 3. Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step 1 - Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and … Continue reading Fletcher Students Save for Success

Special Educators and Paraprofessionals Learn to Use Adaptive Technology

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step – Increase easily accessible opportunities for global collaboration for teachers and students. Indicators of Success – Students and staff will create personalized learning networks to communicate and collaborate with others. One of the many professional development sessions offered … Continue reading Special Educators and Paraprofessionals Learn to Use Adaptive Technology

FWSU Educators Engage in Action Research

Nearly 25 teachers and administrators from all FWSU schools have begun a graduate course, Digital Learning Through Action Research. Using action research, participants will research, plan, design and evaluate strategies to integrate digital tools using MacBooks and iPads into their practice. By sharing their action research plans for digital learning with others in a personal … Continue reading FWSU Educators Engage in Action Research

Rep. Carolyn Branagan Visits GEMS

Target 4 — Engaged Community Partners . FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step 2 — Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process. Indicator of Success — Learning outcomes will … Continue reading Rep. Carolyn Branagan Visits GEMS