Notes from May 11, 2010...

In continuing with the "open invitation" to foster tech talks, and as a direct result of Wednesday's "crucial conversations" that took place May 12 at the tech building....A question was raised after it was evident that all 16 of us in attendance at the meeting, all diverse in our experiences and expectations, had voice. As we went around the table, there developed an agreement among us, that the lack of custodianship is a behavior running rampant... technically costing us lost time and financing.... but what is the solution?

Granting that accidents do happen and everyone is human, the disrespectful abuse, in regards to district-owned technology, is becoming more visible across the entire district, clearly demonstrating individuals lack of "taking" ownership in "that" which does not belong to us. This is something the community has to own in order to help us with the solution.

This question, among others, arose from the crowd...

Has "custodianship" been better represented in the 21C Class(es)* compared to what we see across classrooms, labs, and other district-owned mobile devices?

*21C - a course designed/created four years ago in our district in an effort to engage teachers and students in a 1-2-1 learning environment for Seniors

Aren't we always in search of answers?

I am hopeful for all, during the tornadic times we are living in, that each of us will find new inspiration in "The Unfolding" of what we can be hopeful to attain/gain in next year's promises.

Karla

We have shared our notes from that meeting a google doc with you here!