JOURNEY

Apple Breakfast – August 30, 2011 Dr. David Larson, Superintendent

Missionary Anthropologist Linguist Explorer

Dani Trek Goals/Objectives: Establish contact and

befriend the Dani Begin understanding the

language Establish a base (build an

airstrip)

1. Your Journey – Know, Control & Adjust Your Plan

As a building, grade level/course or individual

Have key goals and objectives

Be flexible and adjust

2. Your Journey – Look for Adventure Adventure happens when there is: Purpose Passion Risk

Adventure allows novelty, surprises and joy

Safety and support for potential failure

3. Your Journey – Collegial/ Team Support is Critical

Companions on the trail (grade level & subject area colleagues) Teammates whose main goal is your success

!gnite Facilitators, Instructional Specialists, Media Specialists, Reading Specialists, Department Chairs, Tech Staff, Curriculum Coordinators, etc.

Meaningful Training Boston, !gnite Training, HS Cohort Group,

August PD, etc.

4. Your Journey – The best Tools and Equipment (gadgets, applications, wireless, interactive boards,

etc.)

Empowering your learning network

Empowering your student’s learning

Our lessons come from the Journey, not the Destination As we plan, look for adventure, rely on

team support, and use our tools we can: Achieve our Mission Bring out our Greatness