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December 12, 201121st Century Task Force

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21st Century Task ForceTonights agenda:Review the charge of the task forceReview our visionMore on 21st Century SkillsBYOD @ Bentonville High SchoolThe 3 Phase PlanContinue the work of the subcommittees21st Century Task ForceDevelop an Action Plan for Bentonville Schools to move forward to ensure that every student is prepared for the future and able to become an asset to our community21st Century Task ForceExplore the needs of our district in the area of Technology21st Century Task ForceDetermine strategies to incorporate technology into our instructional delivery21st Century Task ForceSupport the goals of the Common Core State Standards

Vision and Mission.BPS MissionBentonville Schools are committed to preparing the students of today for the challenges of tomorrow.How does 21st century education relate to current trends?The 4Cs and 21st Century Education(The 4Cs are Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, & Creativity)

AP exam redesign for scienceTake a look at this college-level biology questionProthalliFrondsStipesRootsRhizomesThe creeping horizontal and subterranean stems of ferns are referred to as #Now examine this college-level biology question

An increase in 02 concentration in the plasma will lead to a decrease in H+ concentrationAn increase in CO2 concentration in the plasma will lead to an increase in H+ concentrationA decrease in sweating will lead to an increase in HCO3 concentrationA decrease in respiration will lead to an increase in plasma O2 concentration The equation above shows a reversible reaction that occurs in blood. An Olympic marathoner training at high altitude in Colorado feels dizzy and begins hyperventilating while taking a run. Her blood pH is elevated, resulting in alkalosis. How will normal blood pH be restored? H+ + HCO3 H20 + C02

#21st Century Task ForceBring Your Own Device

Whats happening at Bentonville High School21st Century Task ForceDraft!!! The Plan: Phase I: One-to-One GrantsPhase II: Bring Your Own DevicePhase III: Cycle of Continuous ImprovementTask Force Executive Committee recommendation21st Century Task ForceDRAFT!!! Phase I:Teachers will apply for classroom sets of equipment to begin working in a 1:1 computing environment in the grant recipients classrooms. Staff development in the 4 Cs, and instructional technology will be provided to the grant recipients. Concurrent to Phase I, the Staff Development department will be incorporating the 4 Cs into discussions with teachers about implementing CCSS.

21st Century Task ForceDRAFT!!! Phase II: Bring Your Own DeviceTeacher trainers that have one or two years experience in 1:1,Devices from original 1:1 grants to serve as loaners to students unable to bring a device, and Momentum from grant recipients combined with curiosity from colleagues of grant recipients

21st Century Task ForceDRAFT!!! Phase III:The PLC framework will serve as the catalyst for improved instruction within a 1:1 computing environment. All teachers will be proficient in 21st Century Skills and incorporate multiple methods of technology into instruction.

21st Century Task Force

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Vision, policy, access, accountability and evaluationResources and accessCurriculum and content for both staff and students. Professional development for staff.Budget and funding

21st Century Task ForceFinancial and Community SupportPlan AdministrationInfrastructure and EquipmentStandards and ExpectationsIdentified SystemsNeeded to achieve desired outcomes21st Century Task Force

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