A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

NMHS teachers are also beginning to to integrate social media tools that are blocked and banned in the majority of schools across the country. Students complete assignments whether it’s homework, class work, projects and tests all online using various websites, such as, Edmodo, Tumblr and Instagram on their BYOD devices.

BYOD 311

BYOD Classroom Social Media Edmodo 311

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 3, 2012

Progressive teachers cannot get away from testing in the current educational climate, but at least we can make it engaging for the students in the class. Despite criticism, a traditional well-written multiple choice assessment can be a valid assessment tool ( I''m bracing for rebuttals ). The trick is in the design of the test.

Assessment 139

Assessment Edmodo Common Core BYOD 139

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

In this video, Kate Summers explains how her science students use collaborative tech tools for creating projects that teach concepts to other students. In order for this project to work, students need access to tech and inter-personal skills to effectively and efficiently work with others.

BYOD 74

BYOD Edmodo Student Engagement Google 74

EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

As a huge proponent of teaching students to produce positive digital footprints, George can point to his own blog as an example of what it means to contribute positively to the greater education community. Great tool for promoting student engagement! tools such as Edmodo, Skype, Twitter, and Second Life.

Camtasia 63

Camtasia Android Edmodo BYOD 63