Comments on: Getting to Know You, Part 2: The Importance of Teams http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/12/06/getting-to-know-you-part-2-the-importance-of-teams/ teaching technology abroad Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: The Making of a Team | always learning http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/12/06/getting-to-know-you-part-2-the-importance-of-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2467 The Making of a Team | always learning Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:17:11 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/?p=301#comment-2467 [...] a technology facilitator, I often find myself working with a variety of teams across all grade levels and subject areas. I rarely do anything entirely alone and spend most of my [...] [...] a technology facilitator, I often find myself working with a variety of teams across all grade levels and subject areas. I rarely do anything entirely alone and spend most of my [...]

]]> By: Kim Cofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/12/06/getting-to-know-you-part-2-the-importance-of-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2408 Kim Cofino Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:54:09 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/?p=301#comment-2408 @Neil, One thing we're really lucky about in international schools is the staffing. We have 3 Technology and Learning Coordinators (one at each division: Elementary, Middle & High) and one of me (21st Century Literacy Specialist) in the Elementary school. Not a lot of schools are as well staffed as we are - so our teachers get a lot more support than in other schools. We are definitely very lucky - thanks for the reminder :) @Neil,

One thing we’re really lucky about in international schools is the staffing. We have 3 Technology and Learning Coordinators (one at each division: Elementary, Middle & High) and one of me (21st Century Literacy Specialist) in the Elementary school. Not a lot of schools are as well staffed as we are – so our teachers get a lot more support than in other schools. We are definitely very lucky – thanks for the reminder :)

]]> By: Neil Anderson http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/12/06/getting-to-know-you-part-2-the-importance-of-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2371 Neil Anderson Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:34:29 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/?p=301#comment-2371 We have grade level literacy collaboration sessions once a month for 45 minutes. The district reading specialist has been in the building for one meeting. I like your use of voicethread for the Influence Unit. We have grade level literacy collaboration sessions once a month for 45 minutes. The district reading specialist has been in the building for one meeting. I like your use of voicethread for the Influence Unit.

]]> By: Kim Cofino http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/12/06/getting-to-know-you-part-2-the-importance-of-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Kim Cofino Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:09:31 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/?p=301#comment-2265 @David, Thank you! I think it's a huge breakthrough too! I can't wait to see where this leads and I can already see how much more powerful my contributions can be for the team as a member instead of a visitor. Looking at our ESL department, which is structured with one ESL teacher per grade-level team, I can actually see this as a very practical approach for 21st century learning as well. @David,

Thank you! I think it’s a huge breakthrough too! I can’t wait to see where this leads and I can already see how much more powerful my contributions can be for the team as a member instead of a visitor. Looking at our ESL department, which is structured with one ESL teacher per grade-level team, I can actually see this as a very practical approach for 21st century learning as well.

]]> By: David Carpenter http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/12/06/getting-to-know-you-part-2-the-importance-of-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-2228 David Carpenter Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:24:42 +0000 http://mscofino.edublogs.org/?p=301#comment-2228 Kim, Your becoming a part of a grade level team is HUGE and a real breakthrough that provides a model for all of us learning specialists/IT/shifter types :) working to be seen as fellow "teachers" and partners in designing instruction and assessments. Do continue to share your teaming experiences as you learn more about the ins and outs of this process. It is one thing to be valued as a partner in curriculum review meetings but it is just as important to be a part of the effort where the actual integration of the curriculum into the daily lessons takes place. And thanks as always for being such a wonderful writer and provider of such valuable insights into how we can improve our efforts for student learning. Kim,

Your becoming a part of a grade level team is HUGE and a real breakthrough that provides a model for all of us learning specialists/IT/shifter types :) working to be seen as fellow “teachers” and partners in designing instruction and assessments. Do continue to share your teaming experiences as you learn more about the ins and outs of this process. It is one thing to be valued as a partner in curriculum review meetings but it is just as important to be a part of the effort where the actual integration of the curriculum into the daily lessons takes place. And thanks as always for being such a wonderful writer and provider of such valuable insights into how we can improve our efforts for student learning.

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