Engagement in the learning process is key, and we need to support self-directed learners who are engaged and pursuing topics of interest to them. Learning will always be first and at Ellis it is all about the students. We are thinking about what it means to teach, learn and be educated and how we can implement the Common Core State Standards with rigor to ensure that our students are well prepared.
As we move forward we are looking at the potential of creating learning-rich, technology enhanced environments. Simply adding expensive technology on top of what we have been doing in the classroom does not meet the needs of learners. Our teachers are the most important piece of the education puzzle and they are being trained on how to use technology to transform the traditional classroom while developing the skills and knowledge students will need for the future. They will need to think critically, solve problems, create and communicate information while using a wide variety of mediums (video, graphics, and text). The child’s brain is the most important and smartest element, but it can be enhanced by the use of technology when used appropriately.
Technology is changing the context of the future and we are working to integrate it to help us address the needs of modern learners. Ask you children how they are using technology in the classroom. Watch the newsletters for signs of the integration of technology tools and uses our website to draw on technology resources which may be accessed at home.
We are springing into the future and value any thoughts and
input you may wish to contribute.
We hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break and look
forward to the return of students on April 1st.
