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New Screen Time Rules for Kids by Doctors

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Guidelines on screen time and media exposure were recently shared from the American Academy of Pediatrics last week. The AAP hosted a national conference in San Francisco where 10,000 pediatricians met to discuss children’s health recommendations for 2017. Screen time,… Continue reading New Screen Time Rules for Kids by Doctors

Peter Ritter October 25, 2016October 4, 2017 News Read more

Scheduling is here for Google Classroom!

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For those of you using Google Classroom and wishing to plan announcements and assignments in advance, you probably noticed that you were able to save these posts as drafts to share at a later date.  The problem was that you… Continue reading Scheduling is here for Google Classroom!

Amy Jankins May 6, 2016October 4, 2017 News Read more

Hour of Code

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Students across the district participated in the Hour of Code this week in celebration of computer science in education week. The 3rd annual Hour of Code is organized by code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting computer science in education.… Continue reading Hour of Code

Amy Jankins December 11, 2015March 27, 2019 News Read more

Student iPad YouTube Access at Home

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A quick update on changes to YouTube access at home for middle school students. Certain content on YouTube is inappropriate for middle school students. YouTube is no longer accessible on iPads while students are outside our building’s WiFi network (6-8th… Continue reading Student iPad YouTube Access at Home

Peter Ritter November 12, 2015March 27, 2018 News Read more

Organize Multi-Media projects with Rubrics!

Hardy 3rd grade classes recently embarked on a math assignment requiring students to use the iPad to create a multi-media project explaining math strategies to solve particular math problems.  The teachers utilized rubrics to direct students toward their end product… Continue reading Organize Multi-Media projects with Rubrics!

weismerp May 26, 2015December 15, 2020 News Read more

Bates’ K Kap classroom uses Book Creator to create some great examples of Student Work!

The kindergarten students in Amy Kappinos’ classroom (K Kap) are quickly becoming familiar with how technology can bring their work to life!  K Kap student’s were tasked with creating a book based on the text of Brown Bear, Brown Bear,… Continue reading Bates’ K Kap classroom uses Book Creator to create some great examples of Student Work!

weismerp May 12, 2015December 15, 2020 News Read more

Effective Technology Integration is Key

Effective Technology Integration is Key

I love when I am able to see effective technology integration in classrooms.  This is achieved when the use of technology supports curriculum goals and enhances student learning experiences.  Ultimately as educators, we want to “design or adapt relevant learning… Continue reading Effective Technology Integration is Key

Amy Jankins April 7, 2015July 18, 2022 News Read more

Pause and Think Online

One of my favorite resources as a parent and teacher in this digital age is Common Sense Media.  Common Sense Media has grown tremendously in the past few years, they are “dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by… Continue reading Pause and Think Online

Jacklyn Hoglund April 1, 2015May 30, 2017 News Read more

7 dangerous Apps that parents need to know about

Thought we would share this article.  Definitely worth reading. A look into the some of the scariest Apps for your kids

Amy Jankins June 20, 2014May 30, 2017 News Read more

Using Today’s Meet to Collaborate

Students in 4JH reviewed the research of 4TD and provided comments and questions using Today’s Meet.  Today’s Meet is a backchannel that allows you to connect with your audience in realtime. Groups can use the live stream to make comments, ask questions.… Continue reading Using Today’s Meet to Collaborate

Amy Jankins April 17, 2014May 30, 2017 News Read more
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