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New Year, New Adventures

A Principal's Reflections

Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) : I have previously blogged about this event, but am compelled to mention it again. Initially I would like to see some pilot classes begin to use Poll Everywhere to increase student engagement. A training session for all staff is planned on 9/20/10.

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EdTech Quick Take: What's the Best Student-Response Tool?

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As you can see, using student-response tools can boost your students'' engagement in class, and the real-time feedback options enable some great formative assessment, too. As you look for the right tool, think first about your students'' needs and what you''d like to accomplish.

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How to Use Technology in Your Faculty Meetings

Gaggle Speaks

Technology in the classroom plays a significant role in student engagement as teachers continue to implement a variety of tools to improve the learning process. Have a faculty blog. While teachers often will blog with their students, consider a dedicated blog for your teachers.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Deeper Learning With Personal Devices

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Your students may not be old enough for social media; it’s also likely banned at your school, but there are other synchronous ways to keep students engaged in real-time learning. Could eyes locked on a screen actually equal full engagement and participation? Often times great “aha!”