Panel+Discussion

=Panel Members:= Brandon Bohnet (student):

Tara Copeman (teacher):

Dr. Al Lowrie (principal):

Mark McWhinnie (district office):

Dr. Jim Brandon (superintendent designate):

Anne Marie Watson (board member):

Travis Beach (parent)

=Key questions:=
 * Question #1:** What do you see as the greatest challenge (or challenges) for the 21st century when it comes to our schools in respect to the technological changes happening in our society?


 * Question #2:** What is your (partial) vision for what teaching and learning could look like in the near future? For instance: Will schools be different? Will there be schools? Will learning be more personalized? How will technology mediate our teaching and learning experiences?

=Individual Questions:= Brandon Bohnet: Do you feel schools are preparing you adequately for your future? What do you like about school? What things would you change?

Tara Copeman: How have you been responding to the needs of your students through your own personal learning, embracing new technologies and pedagogies, and connecting with others?

Dr. Al Lowrie: How has your school shifted to respond to some of our new 21st century challenges? What have been your own personal challenges for leadership in your school?

Mark McWhinnie: What will be the role of the district office in supporting the shift of schools, teachers, and leadership in embracing technological skills and literacies?

Dr. Jim Brandon: What should be the role of superintendents in supporting technological change throughout districts? What are some personal examples of where you've enacted this role?

Anne-Marie Watson: What are some of the best ways that Boards of Education should help to facilitate the changes needed in schools through consultation with educators/administrators and input from parents.