Davis Tech News September/October
Working diligently to meet your technology needs!
Welcome To A New School Year!
MEET YOUR TECHNOLOGY EDUCATOR:
Hello! I am Susan Davis and it gives me great pleasure to be your Technology Educator. This is my second year as a Tech Educator with Richland One. This year our department theme is Connections, Collaboration, and Community.
I would like to work closely with each teacher to use new technologies, provide professional development training, assist you with the new DLE environment and plan project-based learning activities for your students.
I recently became a Edmodo Ambassador and Edmodo Certified Learner. I will be available to assist you in this area My interests in technology continues to grow. I look forward to working closely with you this year.
I WILL SERVICE THE DREHER FAMILY CLUSTER:
· DREHER HIGH SCHOOL
· HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
· LOGAN ELEMENTARY
· HALL INSTITUTE
· PENDERGRASS/FAIRWOLD
The Digital Learning Environment Schedule
- Dreher High School Parent DLE Night: August 19, 2015 6.p.m.
- Dreher High School Freshman Orientation: August 26 and 27th
- Hand Middle School Parent DLE: September 14, 2015 6.p.m.
- Hand Middle School DLE Orientation: September 22-25th
Project Based Learning
- I will define PBL and how to get started
- Provide examples of PBL activities for students
- Assist you with showcasing PBL projects
Using Edmodo
- Introduce the ins and outs of Edmodo
- Show you how to manage groups and student progress
- Share how to use Edmodo Apps with instruction
Using Web 2.0 Tools
- Share new Web 2.0 tools
- Assist you with integrating these tools in your instruction
- Assist you with your DLE enviornment
Tips for the Digital Learning Environment
- Remind students to bring their laptops to school fully charged each day
- Discuss with students the cost for a lost charger
- Revisit the importance of digital citizenship
- Speak to your Tech Educator about various ways to use the laptops with instruction
- Plan engaging student technology led projects
UPCOMING EVENTS
- READING ROCKS WITH FAMILIES, OCTOBER 3, 2015 8:00 A.M. SANDERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- VISUAL LITERACY FESTIVAL:Photography entry deadline: OCTOBER 14, 2015, Awards November 19, 2015
DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
- Tech Tip Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/rcsd1tech-tips
- Visual Literacy Festival: http://tinyurl.com/cne6gr4
- Distance Learning Resources: http://tinyurl.com/o2xahfd
- Digital Learning Environment Resources: http://tinyurl.com/oxppz5g
Edmodo Groups and Resources
Please make sure you have joined the Edmodo groups that fit your needs:
- DLE High School Resources: Group Code: a2ydb3
- DLE Middle School Resources: Group Code: sn88y4
- Don't forget to look at the folders for each group!
Technology Educator:Susan Davis
Email: susan.davis@richlandone.org
Location: Waverley Admin Bldg
Phone: 803-231-6808
Twitter: @Techlady52