Those of you who are eagle-eyed will spot that the plan doesn't extend beyond the Spring Term. This isn't an oversight. I would like to spend the first two terms introducing new ideas and listening to the opinions of the focus group; evaluate and reflect over Easter 2015; perfect and refine during the Summer Term 2015. This is still not a year - at least not a chronological year. The remainder of the year, August - October 2015 will be taken up by developing the ideas of the focus group. There would be little point in having one if I didn't take their ideas into account.
How will I know if any of this is successful? More people will be engaged in the use and development of ICT in Lewis Girls' School. More staff/ students/ parents/ governors will have received ICT training. More people will be voicing their opinions. There will be no parental complaints.
Nice plan Liz! Well-balanced too.
ReplyDeleteSome expert study said that 20% of the time of a project should be the planning stage- we rush through plans sometimes when there should be a long, adaptive and changing planning stage- so stopping in Spring is good to re-assess everything.
ReplyDeleteNo parental complaints? I would like to see that result!
Anthony
The parents won't complain if they don't engage. Which is worse - apathy or anger?
ReplyDeleteTotally appreciate your view with regard to the plan not extending beyond Spring Term. While we aspire with our ideas, I still feel they are very much achievable. My take on this is to say to pupils 'let's go on a journey and explore together' although we may still end up with a product completely different to the one we set out to achieve.
ReplyDeleteNice idea - important to engage staff as well in ICT use, which might make your job easier!
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