Bits and Bytes
WBMS's Personalized Learning and Technology Newsletter
A Year of Lobsters
We started our year off with a promise of no new initiatives, and instead an opportunity to dig deeper into our learning from last year. This summer the Personalized Learning Leadership Team (PLLT) met to discuss how best to meet the needs of our staff this year. It was clear from the start that our deepest desire is to make sure that you feel supported and empowered throughout our Personalized Learning Journey. We want you to try new things and step out of your comfort zone- in essence, "be a lobster." While trying new things can be scary, we want you to know that we are here to help. We have some exciting things planned for our Release Days and ideas of how to make Personalized Learning and Technology Integration a reality in our classrooms. We look forward to growing with you and shedding our shells this school year. Our doors are always open, and feel free to stop by anytime.
-PLLT
Nan Brown, Joanna Gillespie, Lynette Okenica, Mary Paradis, Katie Pardee and Christine Terrell
FCS 7 Principles of Personalized Learning
FCS has devised a nice Thinglink (an interactive graphic) to help better explain and provide some examples of what Personalized Learning is in Fulton.
A Year of Lobsters
" The stimulus for the lobster to be able to grow is to be uncomfortable."
Working hand in hand with Growth Mindset, WBMS is focusing on growing, despite at times that we may feel uncomfortable, we are moving forward together on our Personalized Learning Journey.
Future of Education
This is a great overview video of how our world is changing and why education is changing is to.
NEW- Want to meet with me?
In an effort to streamline this process and to make sure that I can personalize your support, we have set up a meeting scheduler using an online service called Calendly. There is a variety of types of meetings you can schedule, from 1 on 1 to PLC and even grade level. This is connected to my Outlook Calendar, and so it will only show times that I am available. Find a time and type of meeting that works best for you and complete the form. I look forward to our time together! Katie
Calendly- Schedule a Meeting
Want to chat? Need some help or ideas? Schedule a time to meet. Just click the link and follow the directions on Calendly.
Why Personalize?
Sketchy Video: Personalized Learning Video
OneNote
OneNote is a game changer, and one of the biggest tools to help personalize learning with technology. Microsoft has done a fabulous job with interactive, step-by-step tutorials on how to use OneNote. They also offer GREAT ideas of how to incorporate this into your classroom. Check out these tutorials HERE.
Katie Pardee is offering some trainings for those who would prefer this type of learning experience.
Perrsonalized Learning Lab- RM 125
Monday, August 15th
8:00am- 8:30am: OneNote Training
1st Period: Connections OneNote Training
Thursday, August 18th
8:00am-8:30am: OneNote Training
1st Period: Connections OneNote Training
Have a Help Session? Let me know
Where can I learn more about Personalized Learning?
Personalized Learning at Fulton County Schools
Event Information
WBMS Release Day
When?
Friday, Sep 2, 2016, 08:00 AM
Where?
Cafeteria
Contact Me
Email: pardee@fultonschools.org
Website: wbmsedtech.weebly.com
Phone: 470-254-2940
Twitter: @mkpardee