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Professional Development Day 11-06-07

Thanks to Tang Wei for the Education in China presentation.  It was very interesting to learn about the support and structure of the educational system. 

It was informative to learn about the compulsory requirements at various levels (elementary, middle school, high school/vocational, and college/university) and the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE examinations--high stakes testing). 

Tang WeiTang Wei

 Education in ChinaEducation in China

 

We also looked at Keys to Personal Success: True Colors...Discover a "key" to improving relationships, leading to new successes at work. 
True Colors has been created as the vocabulary through which people can communicate the expression of their character.

Green:  I seek knowledge and understanding; I live life by my own standard; I need explanations and answers; I value intelligence, insight, fairness and justice; I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary, and a problem solver.

 Keys to Personal SuccessKeys to Personal Success

Intrinsic in human nature is the need for self-esteem and confidence, two characteristics widely recognized as the basis for successful behavior.

 

Gold:  I follow the rules and respect authority; I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong in life; I need to be useful and to belong; I value home, family and tradition; I am a natural preserver, a good citizen and helpful.

  Determining what is my dominant colorDetermining what is my dominant color
Orange:  I act on a moment's notice; I consider life as a game, here and now; I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement; I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage; I am a natural trouble-shooter, a performer, and a competitor.  
Blue:  I need to feel unique and authentic;  I look for meaning and significance in life, I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care; I value integrity and unity in relationships; I am a natural romantic, poet, and a nurturer.  
 A play based on individual colorsA play based on individual colors  Revealing your true colorsRevealing your true colors

Thanks to Kevin Kurkowski and Debbie Taylor for the Pinnacle (PIV) training.  A demonstration and Q & A session with Pinnacle.

Thanks to LightSPEED Technologies for tips on the use of the new technology in our classrooms.

 Thanks to Jennifer Lewis for a live demonstration of how to integrate the use of the new technology into our daily lessons.

Thanks to Chris Delaney and Karina Landis for the Drupal Web Design tips--getting started.
 Thanks to Carol Burke for the True Colors Presentation!Thanks to Carol Burke for the True Colors Presentation!