TALKing Points from Dr. Christopher R. Brown, March 31, 2010

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Leadership Dr. Christopher R. Brown, Superintendent West Genesee Central School District		Preparation for Success Set up for Failure or Success? The 5 Why's and the One Who Whor for What and Why? Vision for All! Guided Discovery IT IS ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE	Beginning With The End In Mind The Quality Triangle Mission Statement--To Prepare Students for Life Afer High School Budget Training Evaluate Celebrate
Social Networking Twitter		Pros Communication Flow Visibility Deliver Quick Messages People Feel Ivolved Raw Transparency Zero Cost	Things We Have Learned Are People Getting the Message? Remember Your Role Filters
Interactive White Boards Promethean		Pros "New" Canvas Natural Learning Environment Parallel NYS Standards Flexible Installation Hard to Damage Maximize "Aid"	Things We Have Learned Train Your People:  to install/to use Involve Staff in Installation--Room Readiness Checklist Mark for Visitors Substitutes
Video Conferencing Polycom		Pros Virtual Field Trips Cooperative Lessons Far Reaching Ease of Use What Students Know	Things We Have Learned At the Mercy of Badnwidth Many Experiences Require Schedule that Does Not Fit With Yours
Credit Recovery NovaNET		Pros Rigorous and Broad Credit Recovery Pre-Teaching Increased Morale Decreased Classroom Management Issues Increased Graduation Rate	Things We Have Learned Make Student Contracts Set Expectations for Use with Faculty Initial Costs Can Be Challenging