Saturday, April 17, 2010

Web 2.0 Tools

Go to: http://web2010.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools.cfm. There are 7 videos at this Discovery Education site that is worth every minute to watch. In fact, watching this will allow you to start to understand what Web 2.0 is and how is can impact education.

Web 2.0 is about revolutionary new ways of creating, collaborating, editing and sharing user-generated content online. It's also about ease of use. There's no need to download, and teachers and students can master many of these tools in minutes. Technology has never been easier or more accessible to all.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

A Professional Honor

For the past two years, serving District 742 has been one of the most cherished honors and rewards that I have been afforded professionally.

In partnership with a highly qualified District leadership team, School Board and staff, we have moved this district into a new era of excellence and accountability by implementing a five-year strategic plan with measurements that encompass all that we do in education. Full implementation of VisionCards in the next year will assure our public we are accountable for every student's success, and the new administrative evaluation system will continue to focus on instructional leadership with goals that drive student achievement.
For the past two years, serving District 742 has been one of the most cherished honors and rewards that I have been afforded professionally.

In partnership with a highly qualified District leadership team, School Board and staff, we have moved this district into a new era of excellence and accountability by implementing a five-year strategic plan with measurements that encompass all that we do in education. Full implementation of VisionCards in the next year will assure our public we are accountable for every student's success, and the new administrative evaluation system will continue to focus on instructional leadership with goals that drive student achievement.

Even though I have experienced a great deal of success and growth leading District 742, I have come to realize that this is not a long-term commitment or fit for me. I will be engaged in securing a new opportunity that will better serve my personal and professional aspirations. With the permission and concurrence of the Board of Education, I have decided to resign my position with the District effective June 30, 2010.

I have completed a transition plan, if accepted by the School Board, will make sure that the District has continuous leadership.

I leave believing that District 742 is well positioned, structured and aligned to achieve its vision and promise to the students, families and community. With pride, gratitude and confidence in District 742, I offer my best hopes and expectations for success to all our staff and students.

7 SKILLS STUDENTS NEED FOR THEIR FUTURE - TONY WAGNER