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.

1:1 Chromebook Letter to Parents

Just a sample of what I began to work on for a building based, 1:1 program at our middle school.

For this school year, we are excited to share that the Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School will launch a 1:1 program employing Google Chromebooks during the school day. Read more…

GDRSD Recap of Networking, Infrastructure Upgrades

At Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, we believe technology is an essential tool that enhances our curriculum and supports the delivery of engaging and effective instruction. In order to provide a technologically infused educational environment, every classroom must be equipped with diverse technologies to support teaching and learning. Technology must be in support of our current proven curriculum and district vision and goals. Using technology must be how students learn, not what they learn. Read more…

Mormeck is ‘Magnifique’, Late sub-Collazo Spoils Homecoming

By Luke Callahan – Ringside – APRIL 2, 2005 – Worcester, MA – Pantin, France native Jean-Marc Mormeck unified the cruiserweight division for the first time since Evander Holyfield held the titles back in 1988 with a decisive 12-round unanimous decision over Wayne Braithwaite.

“I’m very disappointed,” said Braithwaite following the bout, who lost his WBC title, “but all great champions come back from a loss, and I can rebound.” Read more…

The Effects of Father Involvement: A Summary of the Research Evidence

I have been thinking a great deal on the impact I’ve had (and continue to have) on my children as well as the impact not having a father growing up has had on me. I came across this summary on the effects of a father’s involvement with his children. The summary is full of research-backed information, concise and worth the read. The following passage stuck out to me:

Father involvement is positively correlated with children experiencing overall life satisfaction, Read more…

Groton-Dunstable End of Year Wrap, 2018

At the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, we want students to use technology to think in ways that go beyond the pen-and-paper. We want students to use technology to construct and demonstrate their learning of curriculum content and to interact with their world. With these ideals in mind, the Technology & Digital Learning Department oversaw some very exciting advancements over this past year.

Over the summer, in conjunction with the central office move from Prescott School to the Middle School South building, a complete revamp of telephones occurred. Read more…