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Implementing 21st-century learning initiatives to enhance resource-based learning at Centennial School by replacing outdated materials with new technology. Empowering students with engaging tools like laptops, iPads, e-readers, and e-books, expanding library databases, and increasing network speed. Enhancing teacher technology skills through professional development and blogs. Offering a debate room for group projects, encouraging student research in the library, and fostering technology literacy. Extending library hours, creating a welcoming environment with comfortable furniture and collaboration spaces. Developing multi-use areas for diverse activities that promote school culture and community engagement. Transforming the Centennial library into an interactive learning hub showcasing arts, technology, athletics, and academics.
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21st Century Learning Initiatives to Improve Resource Based Learning at Centennial School
Information Replace outdated print material, VHS, microfilm with new technology to further engage student learners and inspire teachers to expand their lessons Increase library databases, expand technology programs, purchase laptops, I-Pads, E-Readers, E-Books for library use Increase network speed Increase the amount of desktop computers for drop-in area
Teacher Technology Professional Development to expand lesson plans that include up to date technology • Teacher Technology Blogs. Increase and share information • Debate room for group work and presentations for students in the library. • Encourage students to use the library for their research. • Students are well informed on how to use technology. Teachers need to develop ways to facilitate/ engage further learning . Education
Extend the library hours after school and before school. • Create a comfortable atmosphere for leisure use as well as studying • Comfortable furniture and soft lighting. • Expand resources in non-academic courses, collaboration between the teacher-librarian and subject teachers. • Create an area that is used by all students to promote school culture and student interaction. Culture
Multi-use areas that include quiet study areas, group activity areas and an eating area for students to study or lounge in library • Increase the recreational value of the Centennial library as an interactive learning center for students and members of the community. • Promote Diversity- Expand the library’s resources as a community and career information center. Use a the library as a stage to showcase Arts, Technology, Athletics, Academics Recreation
School culture, leadership, and key competencies, New Zealand Ministry of Education, (2010 Web) http://keycompetencies.tki.org.nz/In-leading/Discussion-tools/Leadership-School-culture Sources