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Posted on:February 26, 2015 Comments: No Comments Categories: M.Ed. Program Professional

A Year in Review: Groton-Dunstable 2014 Report

The past year has been an active and exciting time for our technology department. With generous warrants from both the towns of Groton and Dunstable, technology integration has significantly increased across 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 the strengthening of network infrastructure provided by the warrant, improvements in day-to-day technology integration are evident among 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…

Posted on:January 6, 2015 Comments: No Comments Categories: M.Ed. Program Technology

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…

Posted on:October 15, 2014 Comments: No Comments Categories: M.Ed. Program Professional

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.

Website Content, Promotion Important for your School

Below are just two of the website postings and press releases I created for my new district. It is important to get the word out and shed light on the amazing things students, teachers and administration are doing each day…