1. IMPACT Putting the Pieces Together The Jones Story Crystal Hendrix Matt Whiteside Ira B. Jones Elementary Asheville, NC Matt.whiteside@asheville.k12.nc.us Crystal.hendrix@asheville.k12.nc.us

2. Defining IMPACT Media and technology programs are an integral part of education. Collaboration is the key. Teachers and media and technology personnel collaborate to create a 21st century learning environment in which student learning is the focus. Students simultaneously collaborate with each other and their teachers to learn how to solve problems, complete real world tasks, and take charge of their own progress. The added value of this collaborative, media and technology-enhanced environment is thoughtful planning, differentiated instruction, and smaller class size. From DPI IMPACT Guidelines Introduction http://www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/intro.htm#intro

3. The Big Steps

4. Structured collaboration; scheduled defined expectations Flexibly schedule resources; facilities and staff Address change Professional Development; on-going and on-target

5. IMPACT Putting the Pieces Together Scheduling Staffing Professional Development MTAC Facilities Leadership Our Challenges

6. Scheduling Puzzle Approaching IMPACT

7. MTAC Puzzle Approaching IMPACT

8. Facilities Puzzle Approaching IMPACT

9. Staffing Puzzle Approaching IMPACT

10. Professional Development Puzzle Approaching IMPACT

11. Leadership Puzzle Approaching IMPACT

12. Challenges IMPACT > just technology Going beyond the “bird unit” Facilitating grade level meetings MTAC meetings get “rushed” because tacked on to end of SPMT, not really joined. Puzzle