A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 26, 2020
Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).
Graphite Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2020
With so many gatherings and meetings shifting into the virtual world, the time-honored tradition of family-teacher conferences will also most likely need to be remote this school year. Check out the following tools to make that happen: Google Calendar Appointments. So be flexible! Consider regular phone calls as an alternative.
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EdTechTeam
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Each week I post a new question that our connected teachers have posted on a shared Google Doc and the students record a video explaining how to solve the problem.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 3, 2016
For over 20 years the Model Schools Conference has provided educators with a learning experience driven by the districts, schools, and educators who have closed the achievement gap. Return on Instruction – A hallmark of the conference will be a focus on the Collaborative Instructional Review (CIR) process, which will be on full display.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Before implementing a one-to-one device program, school districts should have a well-structured integration plan in place , according to experts at the International Society for Technology in Education 2018 conference earlier this year. But, done correctly, there can be many rewards. . Think About Device Use Outside of the Classroom.
Shake Up Learning
JANUARY 25, 2022
It seems that many teachers have begun using more digital tools in their in-person instruction as well. Jen shares how she feels that teachers are utilizing digital tools in a way that now goes beyond substituting paper for computer. . Jen also shares how the digital divide has become more apparent. She has an M.Ed.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 23, 2012
While attending the NSBA Annual Conference this past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Sal Kahn’s keynote on Sunday. As the site increased in popularity it caught the eye of Bill Gates and Google with an end result being over 4 million in funding. Khan is the creator of Khan Academy. And they do.
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