Building Our Future-Ready Skills

Assistive Technologies in Jenny Parker's Room

Glennden is very proud of his ability to communicate through new software called Chat Fusion and Eyegaze. You'll notice a dot he wears on this forehead. Glennden can position this dot on the screen to answer questions posed by his teachers. With this eye tracking software, Glennden can manipulate the screen to speak answers.

According to Glennden's mother, he goes home each day and talks about Eyegaze!

If you get a chance, stop by Jenny's room and meet Glennden. He is amazing!

New MakerSpaces are Taking Shape at Marrs and Farmersville!

Furniture has arrived at Marrs and Farmersville and these elementary schools will have activity real soon! If you are a teacher at one of these schools, take a look at your room and see how they are progressing!

Want to know more about makerspaces?

https://noborderslearning.com/makerspace/

When

Friday, Sep. 7th, 8am-3:30pm

Where

MVJHS SHARP Lab

More information

Start and end time: 8:00am - 3:30pm CT
Number of Sessions: Teacher work time during the day and an all staff session 2:45 - 3:30pm
Location: Mount Vernon Junior High School - 701 Tile Factory Road, Mt Vernon, IN 47620

Room location: SHARP Lab 2nd floor (flexible seating)
Attendee info
- How many: Grade levels 6-12 during the day. Small groups of 10. for the 2:45 - 3:30 possibly 20
- Experience level(s): Beginners to Advanced
- Grade level(s): 6-8 at 2:45 we will invite K-5 also
- Subject area(s): Everything
- Will everyone have a Nearpod license? some do, others don't
Training type
- Specific learning goals: Introduce the power and ease of engaging students with Nearpod.
- Special training requests: Help teachers become familiar with the Library, how to Explore, how to use the tools embedded in Nearpod, and how to create their own presentations.