We enjoyed a video today about the advantages of technology for education.  Our group has a variety of programs being used for student achievement and learning advancement in the classroom.  

We are each working individually to use technology in our own discipline.   I learned to use my external drive to further my ability to download pictures into my blog.  Mr. Lee is pursuing Auto CAD WS and is able to communicate with Mr. Gibbons.  Mr. Gannon and Mr. Berger are working on IXL Math and Achieve 3000.   Mr. schmieding is pursuing dropbox. 

We brainstormed new ideas to develop technology during our PLC time.   We have decided to continue learning about computer programs that are relevant to each of our subject areas and enhance student learning. 

Our Modern Software Packages PLC will be deciding on what new technologies we will be learning more about this semester.

PLC Showcase

1. We found the displays interesting.  Many of the ideas could be incorporated  into our classrooms.   
2.  We learned some methods for incorporating technology into our classroom work.  We learned to communicate through blogging.  We experimented with different forms of technology . 
3.  Hopefully, it has encouraged  us to take risks with new methods of instructions.

Our PLC group is working hard on their projects for the showcase.

PLC Showcase

At the end of our semester of work, all PLCs will be showcasing their work at the Wyandotte High School PLC Showcase on Wednesday, December 12th in the Social Hall.  The showcase will be a public demonstration of our learning, collaboration, and results.  Each PLC will showcase work that reflects how your learning and collaboration has impacted student learning.  Each PLC is encouraged to be creative and innovative in their demonstration (student examples would be highly encouraged); however, please be sure the following are addressed through your presentation -
    PLC Focus

Collaborative Actions   

Summary of PLC Learning

Impact on Student Learning

Connections to Future Teaching and Learning

In addition, all staff will have an opportunity to visit each demonstration during the Showcase.  Many outside guests will also be in attendance.  

If your PLC requires any kind of additional resources, please submit any requests for those materials via the comment section to this blog entry by NOVEMBER 9th. You will receive these materials by or before your November 28th meeting, so you will have AT LEAST two weeks to work on organizing your demonstration.