North Haven High School: Building a

st
Solid Foundation for the 21 Century

Olga M. Herget
Post University
Professor Rebecca Waters
EDU505.90
 Who is North Haven High School?
Public School: grades 9-12
Student body: 1,069 students (71 outplaced)
Diversity: low State median income: high

Summary of Mission Statement:

*Educating Global Citizens * Collaboration/Critical Thinkers
* Partnership (School/Parents/Community)

Learning Expectations:
*Communication *Health and Wellness
*Digital Literacy *College and Career Readiness
*Analytical Thinking *Problem Solving
The 21st Century Classroom
Collaborative Learning
groups work together to produce a:
a) single shared product b) solution to a problem
promotes active learning
activates deeper learning

Digital Technology
Introduction of Chromebooks (2017)
Benefits include:
a) internet access b) increased engagement/motivation
c) portability d) prompt feedback
 Futuring Techniques: Methods
Scenarios
Analyzes the current environment of an
organization.
Requires quantitative and qualitative data.
Interprets the level of effect outside factors
have on the organization (in the near and
distant future).
Provides multiple future visions for the
organization (positive/negative).
Scanning
Examines demographics, government policies,
social changes and technology/trends.
Observation within the organization can be
formal or informal.
Gives a time frame of impact (within 1-5 years)
Relates the implication and importance of
current trends on the organization.

Futuring, based on a data driven intelligence system, is key to remaining relevant and viable. Effective futuring will lead to
higher quality decision-making (Sobrero, 2004, para. 19).
 Futuring Techniques: Pros & Cons
Pros
Builds communication within the
organization.
Challenges the status quo.
Improves short and long term decision
making within an organization.
Makes an organization proactive, not
reactive.
Provides insight into cause-and-effect
sequences.
Cons
Data collection requires consistency and
transparency.
Often takes a long time to see the results.
Ongoing monitoring is required within the
organization dedicated to futuring, scanning,
etc.
Some members within the organization may
resist changes.
 Educational Technology Trends
Informs classroom Reflects a shift from Promotes self directed
instruction passive to active learning
Provides feedback learning Allows students a
quickly Facilitated by tech tools flexible environment
Promotes collaboration Works hand in hand Different methods of
with colleagues with collaboration accessing information

NEW USES DEEPER ONLINE

FOR DATA LEARNING LEARNING

the integration of multimodal technology has the ability to support student learning in a positive way because it promotes
inquiry (Puckett, 2013, p.7).
 Economic and Public Policy Trends
Develops/enhances school
library program
Manages online databases
Federal legislation enables
school librarian/library
programs to be eligible for
federal funds
ESSA-SCHOOL
LIBRARIANS
Connecticut : local administrative staff
districts pay 57% increased more than
Lower property values 700%
equals less tax revenue Students increased less
Does not always meet than 100%
student needs Where is the money
being spent?
SCHOOL
FUNDING RISING
COSTS
 Demographic Trends

2050: 23.7 million 2014: 4.6 million 2050: 1 out every 5

Asians students Americans will be 65+
2050: 1 out of every Acquisition of a Healthcare
3 Americans will be second language spending
takes 5-7 years Education spending
Hispanic/Latino

CHANGE IN AGING
ELL LEARNERS
U.S. ETHNICITY POPULATION

Prediction: In 2050 the most populous age group in the U.S. will be those aged 80 and over. They will account for
32.5 million citizens (Shrestha & Heisler, 2011, p.18).
 Vision Plan-North Haven High School in 2022
Highlights:
Teaching with purpose: 21st century skills
A new partnership between librarians and teachers
Increased student agency
Digital Tools used in daily learning
Blended classrooms
A stronger school culture
Vision Plan-

opportunities
Challenges & *Rise in student *Budget restrictions.
engagement and *All teachers may not feel
Opportunities motivation. comfortable with
*Schoolwide ethical use of technology.
technology. *Cost to maintain
*Promotes a flexible technology and software
learning environment. licensing.
*More real world learning/ *Student
internships/externships inability/reluctance to
adapt to new school
*Students will be better

challenges
paradigm.
prepared for higher
education. *Writing a blended
curriculum is time
consuming.
Vision Plan-How to prepare for this change
Assemble a learning Teachers: Training on
team. technology and learning
trends.

Budget meeting with

superintendent.
Students: Workshops to
explain student
Hire two additional agency/new school
librarians. goals.
 A CALL TO ACTION-The future starts today!
Representation from administrators, teachers,
librarians, students, parents, and local government
Planning Discuss stages of implementation
committee Plan professional development for teachers
Create monitoring teams dedicated to monitor
success/failure within the organization

Gain knowledge of database searching techniques,

information management, and transfer
Librarian Explore new role as consultant/co-teacher
Training Learn how to translate curriculum needs into academic
library program goals and objectives
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