The Community Discovered
Pre-Academy Workshop
When I came to this workshop, I
expected:
- I wasn't sure what to expect. (12)
- some constructivist theory. (7)
- to learn about how to support the
constructivist movement and to integrate tech and art.
(4)
- to have experiences similar to those
activities in which we took part.
- to learn more about Community Discovered.
(12)
- the unknown. However, because my wife is
involved with it, I know it works.
- to learn more about Community Discovered and
become more involved with my Community Discovered
teachers.
- nothing that pertains to my daily function. It
was nice to refocus.
- a precursor to SD. (13)
- to work in the technology area
itself.
- to see the principal's role.
As a result of this workshop, I
have learned:
- what is truly meant by technology in the
classroom.
- the presentation was a good application of
theory.
- our teachers are on the right track and that I
am doing some things of value to children and teachers.
(3)
- more about Community Discovered and ways to
integrate technology, the arts, etc. into other curriculum areas.
(7)
- many ways to develop young minds with
self-discovery.
- how the Community Discovered model integrates
art and technology in numerous subjects.
- to be more receptive of change.
(2)
- specifics about Community Discovered and how
to support my Community Discovered teachers.
- the importance to Community Discovered of
getting administrators involved.
- that we need to get creative and get our
teachers excited about change.
- that there are motivated, dedicated, and
innovative educators everywhere.
- the basic structure of the
workshop.
- more about constructivisim and constructivist
units. (12)
- the goals of Community Discovered; more about
what a unit should look like and the framework for developing a
unit. (2)
- Community Discovered's goals and the
foundation for outcomes and objectives.
- what to expect in our upcoming
workshop.
- to think outside my administrative
paradigm.
- to apply this in the classroom.
(2)
- the value of the arts in a child's learning is
lifelong and immediately assessable.
- that we need to incorporate both career and
technical education.
- a reinforced belief in integrative
curriculum.
- to appreciate my teachers involved in the
Community Discovered.
- the application of goals in a classroom and
assessment.
- how to give students ownership of their
learning.
- I have more questions than
answers.
I now plan to:
- do an in-service for my staff via our
Community Discovered people.
- be more aggressive.
- continue to forge ahead and support my staff.
(3)
- go to San Diego with an open mind.
- talk to teachers on how we can facilitate and
improve self-discovery.
- further my staff's development in the areas of
both technology and the Community Discovered model.
(5)
- look at how I divide funds for budget
purposes.
- provide more apprentice teachers for my
Community Discovered teachers. (4)
- overhaul, to the best of my ability, our
evaluation system.
- look into finding more ways of getting this
into our school and getting students and teachers excited and
involved. (4)
- implement some concepts in my 2000-2001
teacher plans. I will share this with my staff and allow time to
explore and expand. (2)
- tell my staff how beneficial this program
is.
- get more teachers to utilize these
methods.
- attend the student fair to see more
examples.
- keep learning of the many possibilities at
Community Discovered.
- think about ways administrators, universities,
pre-service teachers, and Cadre programs might
interface.
- reflect and take action.
- empower teachers to do more creative,
integrative units.
- remain focused on the task of learning
more.
- provide resources to my staff.
- speak to others regarding the specifics of the
grant.
- move forward with the staff; approve time,
field trips, teamwork.
- think about how we teach.
- encourage the rethinking of the "road
plan".
- learn more. (2)
- to continue to be supported of this
approach.
- start thinking about a project to
complete.
- have my district explore
constructivism.
- get more involved in projects, such as this,
at my school.
In your opinion, did we meet
the objectives of this workshop to your satisfaction? If not, what
could we have done differently?
- Yes. (43)
- I wasn't sure what was going to happen
however, I was very satisfied with the outcomes.
- The demonstration was excellent.
- I would have liked more dialogue.
- This gave me ideas on what direction we need
to move in the areas of education and technology and how to better
use Community Discovered in our school.
- Everything ties together.
- It gave me a better idea of what to
do.
- Yes. You rekindled my fire; I feel
passionately about these processes.
- More Q&A time would have been
nice.
- I want to know how administration can support
this.
- Further discussion of support.
- It was good to meet fellow
attendees.
- Perhaps have a break a little
sooner.
- Identifying the administrator's role was
good.
What questions do you still
have, or about what would you like to know more?
- How can I get the resource people to my
building?What would it cost? How long can we use the resource
people?
- How do we keep up with both ever-improving and
more powerful computers?
- May have more questions after San
Diego.
- My question is to continually
question.
- I would like more ideas on the implementation,
evaluation and affecting change with colleges and college-bound
students.
- Support issues, integration with district
outcomes
- If San Diego picks up where this left off, we
should really learn a lot. (2)
- Want to learn more about administrative/school
support.
- I would like to see a significant element in
the workshop regarding implementation and administration in both
contained and distributed curriculum settings.
- I would like to know more about the technology
utilized by Community Discovered.
- I would like to learn more about Community
Discovered's long-range goals.
- How units will integrate with other teaching
in the school to make sure all areas are covered?
- I would like to learn more about motivating
teachers and managing the time for this type of
instruction.
- How do you get people to think outside their
paradigms?