Para que el aprendizaje sea agradable, m�gico

Monday, August 20, 2012

*Kim Pryzbylski

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El verano brinda una oportunidad para que las familias tomen tiempo para relajarse y disfrutar. Sin embargo, en la Oficina de las Escuelas Cat�licas hemos estado ocupados prepar�ndonos para el a�o escolar 2012-2013.

El mundo cambia constantemente, y nuestros estudiantes necesitan ir m�s all� de los libros y del sal�n de clases. El rol de nuestras escuelas es ofrecerles oportunidades para que trabajen con lo que tienen disponible ahora y mantenerlos ocupados con el aprendizaje. El aprendizaje debe ser agradable y m�gico.

Por lo tanto, para el a�o escolar que se inicia, el logro m�s excitante es el avance tecnol�gico en nuestras escuelas. El pasado a�o escolar, los directores y maestros aprovecharon oportunidades para el desarrollo profesional en los Est�ndares Esenciales Comunes (Common Core Standards) y la utilizaci�n de iPads que �promover�n las condiciones para la invenci�n, en vez de ofrecer conocimientos ya preparados� (Seymour Papert).

Entonces, �por qu� la educaci�n cat�lica de la Arquidi�cesis de Miami es efectiva? Preparamos a sus hijos para el futuro al brindarles las oportunidades de ser parte de la comunidad cat�lica de fe, que sean l�deres en el servicio a la comunidad, que piensen cr�ticamente, que se desaf�en a s� mismos, que puedan resolver problemas, que sean creativos, que sean comunicadores eficaces, que sean colaboradores, que sean eficientes en la tecnolog�a, y que tengan m�ltiples destrezas.

Les invitamos a que compartan con nosotros la manera en que la tecnolog�a ha formado parte de la vida de sus hijos.

Comments from readers

Carlota E. Morales, Ed. D. - 08/22/2012 07:12 AM

Your article is a window of the many good things that are happening and will be happening in the Office of Schools. The experience, the desire to making us excel as a Catholic school system and your prompt attention to matters are an indication of what your tenure is and will be. Congratulations to all who work with you. Many blessings in the coming year.

Lilly Rangel-Diaz - 08/21/2012 01:49 PM

Dear Ms. Pryzbylski,

I have not had the opportunity to meet you in person, but I am delighted that you are in Miami and delighted to read this article. While technology makes things easier for the majority of us, it makes things possible for those with disabilities. I continue to hope and to pray that the proper use of techonology in our Catholic schools will help to open the doors of our Catholic schools to include students with disabilities in general education classes. Research has proven the benefits of inclusive education for children and youth with and without disabilities and the failure of segregated systems of education. For example, research has proven that when children with and without disabilities learn together in general education classrooms, the result is the creation of �schools and classrooms that foster kindness, consideration, empathy, concern, and care for others.� Inclusive education is consistent with our Catholic identity, which, as we all agree agree, should be apparent in all our Catholic schools.

Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your work abundantly,

Lilly Rangel-Diaz

Carlota E. Morales, Ed. D. - 08/22/2012 07:12 AM: Your article is a window of the many good things that are happening and will be happening in the Office of Schools. The experience, the desire to making us excel as a Catholic school system and your prompt attention to matters are an indication of what your tenure is and will be. Congratulations to all who work with you. Many blessings in the coming year.

Lilly Rangel-Diaz - 08/21/2012 01:49 PM: Dear Ms. Pryzbylski,

I have not had the opportunity to meet you in person, but I am delighted that you are in Miami and delighted to read this article. While technology makes things easier for the majority of us, it makes things possible for those with disabilities. I continue to hope and to pray that the proper use of techonology in our Catholic schools will help to open the doors of our Catholic schools to include students with disabilities in general education classes. Research has proven the benefits of inclusive education for children and youth with and without disabilities and the failure of segregated systems of education. For example, research has proven that when children with and without disabilities learn together in general education classrooms, the result is the creation of �schools and classrooms that foster kindness, consideration, empathy, concern, and care for others.� Inclusive education is consistent with our Catholic identity, which, as we all agree agree, should be apparent in all our Catholic schools.

Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your work abundantly,

Lilly Rangel-Diaz