Michael Dixon’s high school uses an online lesson planner to distribute information from the classroom to administrators and into the home. This is particularly helpful for students home sick or out of school for an extended period of time. The high school also uses online communication to vote for homecoming queen, senior superlatives, and student [...]
An old concept becomes a beneficial reality.
by Pam Derringer
While the phrase “school portal” may sound as dated as “information superhighway” or even “Don’t copy that floppy,” in fact the idea is finally becoming an effective solution for schools. Many districts and states now are taking Web sites to the next level by developing portals that [...]
Principal David Cohen talks about how moving forward with technology improves overall involvement at Midwood High School. “Students are already using technology in so many aspects of their lives, they’re hardwired to it, it’s what they know. The ability to use that type of technology, not just to do their social networking but now also [...]
Pat MacNeill explains how her district uses educational technology to reach 21st century learners. As Assistant Superintendent of Green County Schools, keeping in touch with teachers and administrators is a top priority.
She details how stakeholders stay in touch and reach each and every student via daily communication and meeting students where they are– online.
Green County [...]
New Media is all about being connected! Teachers can use eChalk as a portal to publish their own personal blogs. Ira Pernick discusses his blog and how he uses it to communicate with his school and community. ”My blog is designed to promote response… and I think it becomes an instructional tool.”
At TCEA 2010, Elise Garza describes how eChalk saved the day when she couldnt make it into her own classroom in person: “Everything was up on the class page. My substitute came in, would have to take attendance, and that was about it. If the kids didn’t understand the assignment, they would email me.” Elise is [...]
Hetlena Johnson knows how to stir a crowd, especially when she’s passionate about a great product. To spark participation, she challenges guests to find something that isn’t easy about doing lesson plans with eChalk. Nobody can stand up to the challenge! ”When you do your lesson plans, you have the opportunity right here on your [...]
Carol Taylor is “getting people to be 21st century learners transitioning into the age of technology.” She is the Instructional Technologist at Greene County Middle School in North Carolina. In this clip Carol talks about how students can easily gain access to teachers and resources via educational technology. Her job is to integrate technology into [...]
