We have returned from our site visits tonight and there is a lot to absorb!
I was reading a new book, Wikinomics, on the plane, which is about how the new collaborative and connective nature of the web is changing our culture.
To me, that is what the site visits were all about. We’ve made connections with all kinds of different schools and teachers in another part of the country, and they are connections we can draw on to bring new ideas into our school, and the other schools got ideas from us as well. We have become resources for one another, and we’ve all broadened our experiences, and I think having a broader perspective helps us envision new possibilities.
We saw a lot of fascinating ideas and courses, like biotechnology and engineering, digital film(which I’ve mentioned), and combinations of subjects across the curriculum, as well as interesting programs for supporting students.
I’m looking forward to sharing more and seeing what we all can create with all of these ideas!
