Mrs. Rylee Dexter's Anatomy classes enriched their study with "passion projects" throughout second semester. Sometimes called "20% Time" or "Genius Hour," the idea is that one day a week (or 20% of their class time) students would be able to pursue a topic of personal relevance to learn more deeply. Student projects took on a variety of forms. From service projects working with elderly citizens, to entrepreneurial projects such as photography and baking services, the work was entirely driven by the students. One group leveraged the "Cinderella story" of their recent state football championship season and capitalized on their digital media skills to produce a full-length documentary. You can view it here:
This blog will chronicle O'Neill Public School's endeavors to improve student learning with technology integration.
Vision
O'Neill Public School's 24/7 Learning Initiative will... -prepare students with 21st century skills for an ever-changing global society -provide 24/7 access to learning -amplify learning opportunities -enhance communication and collaboration between students, teachers, and the outside world -engage digital natives in relevant, meaningful, self-directed work -level the playing field -increase opportunities for our community
