WSD Tech News
May 1, 2015
SBAC Update: The End is in Sight!
As you can see, there are MANY that will be testing in the next 2 weeks. (in addition to 4th and 8th graders doing NECAP science assessments!)
Please remember to turn off phones or put them in airplane mode, and please don't stream video or music during the school day. (The NCAA tournament is over, the Master's golf tournament is over... any other major sporting events coming up during a school day?!) Yes, ABS folks- it would be helpful if you did this too. Contact me with any questions.
Let's all continue to work together for a few more weeks to help our network function as smoothly as possible for our students and their success with this assessment. Thank you!
New Resources from Common Sense Media
Just announced recently:
Digital Compass: "Digital Compass is the only educational interactive that gives kids the freedom to explore how decisions made in their digital lives can impact their future and their relationships. Designed for middle-schoolers, Digital Compass invites students to explore digital dilemmas, make good and not so -good decisions, and encourages them try out possible solutions, all without risking their real-world reputations."
I look forward to working with middle school teams and using this site/app in the fall.
Common Sense Action: "Common Sense Kids Action is a powerful independent, nonpartisan voice for America's next generation. By organizing advocates like yourself in all 50 states on issues that affect children on the local, state, and federal levels, we will make kids and education our nation's top priority. Your voice is critical to our work leading to legislative action."
Ideas for Elementary-Level Projects (all of which can be adapted for ANY grade!)
Digital Citizenship One-Liners
New Themes for Slides!
A Free Solution for all of your .PDF Problems
Adding Color to Spreadsheets to Show Growth
Eliminate Traditional Grades with Digital Feedback
Updated Kidblog Announced TODAY!
1) Safe and Simple
2) Student-Centered
3) Authentic Audience
How To Find the Perfect App
Contact Your Friendly Tech Integration Team
Bonnie, Sagui, Linda
Email: bbirdsall@cssu.org
Website: http://www.wsdvt.org
Phone: (802)448-4313
Twitter: @bonniebird