Action+Plans.

=Collaboration=

- Use file sharing to promote the development of resources collaboratively ie Google Docs - Use technology to assist teachers to collaborate beyond their classroom - To intentionally create a culture where collaboration is encouraged and supported and expected

=Leadership=

- Create 21st century administrators through PLP participation (or something like it) - Create a plan for reflection, evaluation and growth re: to 21st century learning (using ISTE standards) - Making sure there is an initiative/strategic plan related to 21st century learning

=Shift=

- Shift scheduling to allow teachers 20% of their work week to expand PLN - Shift focus to quality rather than quantity (initiatives) - Shift to blended learning to allow year-round education

=Parents/Community=

- Offer face to face meetings with community parents and students to get them excited about 21st century teaching and learning (ie "look at the awesome things osseo did with mobile devices in the classroom") - Hosting a technology and learning expo at the schools by students for parents, community, serve them treats! If possible, incorporate this with other events - Contact TV, newspapers, radios to advertise the great things we`re doing - Provide work-study programs for (secondary?) students out in the community - Invite community and business leaders to collaborate with the schools on projects, programs, etc - Present at rotary, lions, etc. clubs about 21st century learning and technology - Incorporate technology into kindergarten round-up (ie graphing on the smartboard with parents) - Invite parents involved in technology to present in classrooms about real-world, 21st century working environments. Also have them share this with parents!!

=Professional Development=

- Collaboration with other teachers. Teaching collaborating with other teachers through PLNs, observation - Personalized, differentiated learning - Just in time learning