TMS BLC and Tech Update
February 6, 2015
Digital Learning Day
March 13, 2015
ISS focus will be learning through connectivity and collaboration. Teachers can reach out to other classrooms in other schools, districts, countries. Or to district partners, community leaders, alumni, chamber members, etc. to extend learning and collaboration.
- I have made some initial contacts and am waiting for replies.
- I have one firm commitment from two people who work for a company that provides translation equipment for international conferences and have traveled the world for their job. They will talk about how important technology is for their job, as well as talk about some of the countries they have visited. Please let me know if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. First come, first serve.
- Feel free to contact other teachers, and use any connections you have in the community, state, country, world, etc to set up you own collaborations.
- Please let me know if you need help with ideas, topics, etc.
District Visits to Secondary Schools
All Visits Are Random And TMS Could Be Visited. Be Ready March 9-13 for Classroom Visits
TEG Classroom Observations:
March 9-13
Random schools and classrooms - TEG will visit multiple schools per day
Will visit IMPACT classrooms as well
Friday Institute (ties to NC Digital Learning Plan)
March 9-13 - team from NC State will be coming to observe
Random schools and classrooms
Surveys and focus groups (from TEG):
Student Survey: March 9-13
Parent Survey: Available April 13th thru May
L. Team Survey: Beginning of March - after Spring Break
Student Focus Groups (online): April 13-24
Teacher Survey & BLR self-assessment: April 22- May 1
Lots of PD Opportunities Coming Up!
TMS PD with Parks Schedule
February
2/11/15 ERPD
2/13/15 Classroom Management in the Digital Age
2/23/15 Follow up to PD on 2/13/15
2/25/15New Free Games/Response Applications
March
3/3/15 Follow-up-New Free Games/Response Applications
3/11/15 ERPD
3/17/15 Refresher for iWorks
3/25/15 (tentative date) Photo streaming
April
4/15/15 iMovie Trailers Refresher
4/22/15 ERPD
May
TBA
IMPACT IT THURSDAYS
THESE CLASSES, WITH OUR APPLE-REP A.J. PARKS, ARE VERY POPULAR, SO IF INTERESTED, SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Join other participants around the district with engaging sessions that require using the MacBook Air. Each session will provide a new knowledge and understanding of using Apple applications. The courses include:
"Digital Connection & Collaboration Using Apple Applications & Tools"
I can use Apple applications and tools for collaborative instructional activities.
2/5, 2/19, 3/5 (3-part series)
TNL# 12622
"Using Apple Applications and Tools as High Yield Instructional Strategies (HYIS)"
I can use Apple applications and tools as high yield instructional strategies in my classroom instruction.
3/19, 4/16, 4/30 (3-part series)
TNL# 12623
"Wrapping It Up"
I can use Apple applications and tools to create assessments and review activities.
5/14
TNL# 12624
"A Fresh Start"
I can use Apple applications and tools to create organizational tools for back-to-school preparation.
5/28
TNL# 12625
BLENDED LEARNING CLASSROOM (PERRY JUSTICE) VISITS
- 2/5/15 Sursi
- 2/10/15 Milliron
- 2/16/15 Brinager
- 2/17/15 DiTondo
- 2/19/15 Gardener