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Below is an introduction (draft) included in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District’s, “Strategic Technology Plan: Planning to Enable Digital Learning.”

In the hands of students and teachers, technology is powerful. When in support of a rigorous curriculum, technology can transform learning. Integrating educational technology into our classrooms and lessons is important in providing a quality education. It is the mission of the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District (District) to prepare students for a 21st century, global economy. This mission must be threaded throughout the fabric of our schools and developed as a literacy that all students must acquire. Read more…

Over the past year, the educational technology department spearheaded improvements across the district aimed at enhancing communications, data management, and continued support of the district’s technology infrastructure.

With feedback from parents and staff, the technology department developed a capable website that, along with our television show “Back to School,” serves as a showcase of the amazing things taking place within the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District. In addition, the technology department developed a custom online platform to showcase student work through a digital portfolio tool, available to all students. Read more…

It just so happens I was recently asked to give a short quote on why we re-designed our district and school websites. Below is my short response, which was included in the local paper:

“A major factor in changing the website was to offer a cleaner, yet more dynamic canvas on which we have to share students and staff highlights to our community. The new site was also built with phones and tablets and mind, providing mobile users with a sleek experience. Personally, I would love to see more student involvement on the website with student articles of school events, capturing photos and more1”