In a diverse learning environment, minority students are often at an economic disadvantage and are considered at-risk due to social, cultural, and economic factors (Cooper, 1998; Osborne & Walker, 2006). Osborne High School’s Title 1 status, high transiency rate, and large minority population, has led many of our students in being labeled at-risk (National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education., n.d). “At-risk” students lack many of the skills they need to become successful and productive citizens (Charmaraman & Hall, 2011). These lack of basic skills shows that those who are in poverty and “at risk” will most likely continue the poverty cycle (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2006).
The increase of students being labeled at-risk has the educational system to call for …show more content…
For technology to be effective, all teachers must support its implementation, and they must receive effective on-going technology training and support. To ensure that this shared vision for technology is successful, Osborne High School teachers will participate in collaborative on-going professional that includes changing the traditional classroom environment into an interactive classroom. Professional developments will be collaborative and will include technology integration training supported by The ISTE standards. Such professional developments will include how to implement a Flipped Classroom, communicate with students and parents, facilitate internet safety and how to use apps to support learning, to name a few. Teachers will also use technology to collect and analyze data from diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments and use this data to differentiate instruction. Osborne High School will ensure the success of this vision, by creating a supportive environment that provides on-going technology and teacher
The increase of students being labeled at-risk has the educational system to call for …show more content…
For technology to be effective, all teachers must support its implementation, and they must receive effective on-going technology training and support. To ensure that this shared vision for technology is successful, Osborne High School teachers will participate in collaborative on-going professional that includes changing the traditional classroom environment into an interactive classroom. Professional developments will be collaborative and will include technology integration training supported by The ISTE standards. Such professional developments will include how to implement a Flipped Classroom, communicate with students and parents, facilitate internet safety and how to use apps to support learning, to name a few. Teachers will also use technology to collect and analyze data from diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments and use this data to differentiate instruction. Osborne High School will ensure the success of this vision, by creating a supportive environment that provides on-going technology and teacher