Instructional Technology Tidbits
a few notes from the ITS
Welcome Back
Welcome back to another exciting school year. I am Brooke Martinette, your Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS). These newsletters will serve as way to help keep you up to date on new programs and innovations in the exciting, ever changing, world of instructional technology.
To learn a little more about me and the ITS program click the link below.
Compass to 2020
Virginia Beach is Charting the Course to 2020. By now, everyone should have seen the Strategic Framework. If you haven't had a chance to look through the document, take some to time to read it over. It will give you a good idea of the direction the school system is headed.
New Programs for 2015-2016
Defined STEM
Grades K-5
online STEM performance task bank aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning and Virginia Beach Objectives
Achieve 3000
Grades 3-5
digital nonfiction text differentiated to the students' independent reading levels ... each student should do at least two articles per week
Core Clicks
Grades K-2
digital nonfiction text resource for independent reading time ... not here yet, but it is coming
The First Nine Weeks
upcoming Professional development opportunities
Stay Tuned for more information on:
- Defined STEM
- Effective Technology Integration
- Teaching the iGeneration book study
Lynnhaven Elementary
Email: rbmartin@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.lynnhavenes.vbschools.com/
Location: Library Office
Phone: 757 648-3019
Twitter: @rbmartinette
Trantwood Elementary
Email: rbmartin@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: Lab Office
Phone: 757648-4017
Twitter: @rbmartinette