2.+Mission+and+Vision


 * MISSION ** 

The mission of the Duxbury Public Schools’ Technology Plan is to provide a state of the art technology environment designed to insure maximum learning opportunities for all students so that they may become effective communicators and responsible collaborators who are well prepared to enter the global community as dynamic citizens of our nation and world.

**VISION FOR DUXBURY COMMUNITY **  Students are proficient users of all tools for learning. They have access to personalized learning devices such as MP3 players, Smartphones, and GPS tools. They have access to their data and applications at home and at school. Collaboration with global communities is ongoing through planned wireless connections to the Internet. Students use a variety of learning resources including on-line courses, Virtual Learning Environments, digital media, and 21st Century classroom strategies and methods.

Teachers are Web 2.0 literate and are able to accommodate students' needs through a variety of data and inquiry driven learning opportunities. They have the necessary technological tools to engage students in methods that will build strong leaders and independent thinkers. They use Information Communication Technologies (ICT) with their students to research, organize, and share information. They require students to participate as members of global collaborations using online resources. They promote an understanding of Information Literacy as it relates to author's purpose, website validation, effective search practices, or how to locate inactive webpages. Creativity and innovation is fostered through the use of multimedia, simulation tools, and evolving technologies.

Administrators are knowledgeable leaders who emphasize the learning of core content supported through technology learning experience that build strong 21st century life competencies. They are skilled in the use of technology to fulfill their job responsibilities, in both student management and communication with the school community **. **

 Community members are well informed about their schools. Parents find courseware, school library materials, and supplemental resources to plan and monitor their child’s courses. The status and progress of Duxbury schools is readily reviewed. Taxpayers find past, current, and future information pertaining to school budget or planning related information. Payments for fees, bills, and tickets to school events can be made on-line.