Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step – Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. A learning organization is one that: seeks to develop its own future believes that learning is an ongoing and creative … Continue reading FWSU Educators Featured at Vermont Fest 2012
Special Educators Use Technology to Connect Learners with Personalized Resources
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 - Increase access to resources for all students using digital tools making learning more accessible for diverse learners. Are … Continue reading Special Educators Use Technology to Connect Learners with Personalized Resources
GEMS 8th Graders Develop Digital Literacy
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 - "Make relevant and authentic problems become the focus of connected learning." How do we evaluate the … Continue reading GEMS 8th Graders Develop Digital Literacy
Learning to Drive in the Digital Age
Have you ever wondered how driver's education has changed since the days you were in school? We are pleased to report that new innovations in technology have resulted in significant improvements in the BFA Fairfax Driver's Education program. What has not changed is the importance of strong student/parental partnerships and reflective assessment - both of which … Continue reading Learning to Drive in the Digital Age
Introducing “George Blue”, Georgia Middle School’s Newest Poet
Meet George Blue. This is a pen name for an 8th grade poet and student at Georgia Middle School who recently created his first eBook. George participated in a three-week poetry writing seminar with his Language Arts teachers Mary Bove and Nan Mildrum. At the end of the seminar, George took some of his poetry … Continue reading Introducing “George Blue”, Georgia Middle School’s Newest Poet
FWSU Welcomes Digital Learning Specialist Angelique Fairbrother
Great coaches never impact the outcome of a game by sitting behind a desk all day. Great coaches are on the field where the game is being played" - Malachi Pancoast We would like to welcome Angelique Fairbrother to FWSU (@fwsutech) as our new Digital Learning Specialist. Angelique will work directly with each school in our supervisory union to provide … Continue reading FWSU Welcomes Digital Learning Specialist Angelique Fairbrother
iPads Arrive at BFA High School
Tuesday night was big night for our 10th grade students and their families at BFA Fairfax. Each student picked up their iPad to use for the school year! The iPads at BFA will now be in the hands of all students in grades 6-10. Students in all other grades will have access to iPads as well. In addition, all students will continue to have … Continue reading iPads Arrive at BFA High School
Follow us @FWSU on Twitter!
Did you know that educators at FWSU use Twitter to enhance their professional development, communicate with parents, share ideas and to keep current on what is new in education? Did you know that once per week this summer teachers from FWSU gather on Twitter to discuss aspects of the new district action plan? Twitter is a great resource for educators – contrary to … Continue reading Follow us @FWSU on Twitter!
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