I do a great deal of reading online. The “screen” on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone is the new location our students must become proficient in reading. Paper-based testing is on the way out, and computer-based testing is stumbling in. If for nothing more than supporting this new testing platform, students must become comfortable reading on a screen. However, there is more involved.
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, the 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-controlled “clicker” for each student. It was cumbersome, involved an expensive upfront cost, and was challenging 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 strong, but the tech got in the way. Let’s fast forward… 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.