Fraser+Heights


 * __Fraser Heights Innovative Learning Designs 2011-2012__**

We have created a blog to share our learning this year. It is a work in progress and is also a compilation of all teacher and admin blogs at our school so far.

fhsslearn.blogspot.com

How can we improve teaching and learning through a inquiry-based, cross-curricular, project-based, technology-imbedded plan?
 * Starting Inquiry Question:**

Teacher pro-d on backwards design Collaboration on designing inquiry-based, technology-imbedded projects Meet n' Eat (teacher pro-d) Regular meetings Transition from Library to Llearning Commons sites.google.com/site/fhlibrarysite/Home Development of Learning Design Project Blog (transparency) Purchased: iPads, Laptops, Video Cameras, Release Days, Mini Mac Server Visit to Calgary Science School to see inquiry-based learning in action Team went to iPad bootcamp at Apple Canada (open to all teachers to participate)
 * Actions:**

Admin and Helping Teachers Wireless upgrade Teacher librarian and computer facilitator involvement IMS support Release Time
 * Supports:**



Team meeting with Dr. Alec Couros at lunch at FHSS

Student engagement Teacher dialogue and collaboration Staff Development (Meet n' Eat) Twitter Traffic Successful transition to our Llearning Commons which is a lighthouse across our district and beyond.
 * Assessment:**



Meet n' Eat session on using iPads in the classroom (in our Learning Commons)

Staff: The learning curve has been steep, but it has been energizing and exciting! Students: Engagement has increased student learning
 * Synthesis - Profound learning**