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=Warwick One-to-One Program =

Warwick School District plans to implement a program that provide the framework within which our students achieve the local, state, and national academic goals and standards. The One-to-One initiative is one of those programs. The One-to-One program will change the structural framework from a teacher-centered, 5 day/week, 9 month/year learning environment to a 24/7, student-driven, collaborative, inter- and intra-disciplinary, project-based learning environment which more closely resembles the “real” world of the 21st century.

The bricks-and-mortar environment of the 20th century high school will be replaced by a global learning environment. Facilitated by a staff of highly-qualified teachers, students will collaborate to use higher-order thinking and inquiry to solve problems and create new knowledge. To achieve the goal of high achievement for all students, the plan of action is three-fold:
 * Redefine rigor to include not only the mastery of core curriculum, but also mastery of National Educational Technology Standards(NETS) and emerging 21st century content and skills.
 * Utilize research-based, data-driven teaching/learning strategies.
 * Implement student-centered, integrated projects

One of the tools that is being used to implement this plan of action is technology. Funded in part by the State infusion of funds for Classrooms for the Future and in part through WSD budget items, high school classrooms have been furnished as smart classrooms with interactive white-boards, projectors, and sound systems. To further achieve the goals of WSD and provide equal educational opportunities to all, the One-to-One initiative will provide all high school students with laptops loaded with the software they need to succeed. These laptops will be available for the students to use 24/7 rather than just within the time frame of the traditional school day. This initiative involves the whole community including the Lititz community, the school board, school administrators, teachers, and students = =

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