My Thoughts

Sharing my thoughts and ideas on infusing technology in education, connecting this back to life...Always focus on the learning, not on the technology.

Groton-Dunstable: End of Year Town Report

The past year has been an active and exciting time for our technology department. With a generous warrant from both the towns of Groton and Dunstable, technology integration has significantly increased in all of our schools. The warrant has allowed for an increasing student to device ratio of roughly 2:1.

With the influx of educational technology equipment and strengthening of network infrastructure provided by the warrant, improvements can be seen in the day-to-day technology integration by both staff and students. Read more…

GDRSD Digital Portfolios Are Here!

With excitement (and a few nerves), the digital portfolios are ready to go!! A great deal of thought and energy has gone into the design and creation of a WordPress digital portfolio template, which will be available to every student, K-12.

In addition to looking very polished and professional, theĀ digital portfolio system will offer each student the ability to create, reflect and be active in their learning. Read more…

Zero Cost, Low Tech Assessment: Plickers

A few years ago, a parent community organization purchased a student response system, which included software for the teacher and a remote control “clicker” for each student. It was cumbersome to lug around, involved an expensive upfront cost and difficult to set up. Teachers were frustrated and the time spent collecting an assessment digitally far exceeded the time needed using traditional methods.

The idea of a student response system was a strong idea, but the tech got in the way. Lets fast forward… Read more…

When Fatherhood Calls…Be There!

Not that becoming a father and being the best educational technology leader is can be is a black or white decision, however, I feel they are pulling me in a separate direction. With the birth of my wonderful twin girls this past September, it has been rather difficult (or extreme) to hit the necessary creative patch to write for my blog and devote the time spent reading and learning about educational technology just a few short months ago. Read more…

Q & A Interview with the Barometer

In October, I was introduced to the Groton-Dunstable community through a local educational newspaper called the Barometer.

This interview was short and sweet, but hope it conveyed my feelings towards both the privilege of working for the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District as well as the general direction we are headed as a technology department.

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