Gorton Annual Report

Gorton High School Annual Report

Technology

Patron Data

Collection Analysis

ProfessionalGoals

Highlights

Laser Printer 3-D Printer White Board Collaborative Table

• A Laser Printer, 3-D Printer, White Board Tables and Cricut Mug Press were used in the Library Media Center to foster students engagement.

Stick-Together Poster Social & Emotional Learning

• The students also participated in Social & Emotional Collaborative Learning where they worked together on the new whiteboard tables, accomplished a stick-together poster, played board games, performed word search and colored.

Class Visits & Usage:

• 698 classes visited the library
• 1804 independent Scholars visits
• 336 independent staff & students visits
• 180 technology visits

Students had access to technology, desktops and STEM devices during their lunch, class coverage and open access time.

Professional Goals:

• Increase circulation & library visits
• Continue collaboration with colleagues
• Have students create 3D Objects, Laser Printing and Cricut Designs related to the curriculum.
• Present PD's
• Develop a stronger & larger eBook Collection
• Increase the Manga, Graphic & Audiovisual collection.
• Continue to take Educational Courses.

Mrs. Knowles

• A Fabrication Lab was established
• Six Donors Choose projects were completed
• New Furniture were purchased (Whiteboard Tables, Café Tables, High chairs, Lounge chairs, Sofas & Charging Stands)
• Books were borrowed from the library.
• Information fluency classes were taught in collaboration with teachers
• Small group lunchtime/Café Area (Eating Buddies)
• Social Emotional learning was fostered
• Outreach to teachers, students and families
• College & Scholarship Counseling
• Technical College Info Session