Students as Technicians (Part 1 of 2)

August 27th, 2010 by Jason Borgen

Part 1: Improving School Climate

In this first part of two,  Silicon Valley middle and elementary school MOUSE Squads share how their student technology support programs have motivated and empowered students, teachers, and staff.  You will hear passionate principals, students, and technology directors as they share how the MOUSE Squad helps to leverage resources and increase the communication and relationships amongst the students, curriculum team, and technology staff.

 
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In part two, students and staff will provide some specific examples of the tasks that are involved and what is needed to create a successful program.

A Collaborative School Embracing Digital Media

July 12th, 2010 by Jason Borgen

Landmark Elementary school in Pajaro Valley Unified School District regularly implements technology.  Principal Jennifer Wildman has a vision of purchasing small amounts of technology year after year with the hopes of becoming a model school for technology integration.   Hear from Jennifer and her staff on how integrating Flip cameras have increased teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with videos of their classrooms which aides in the critical evaluation of each others’ methods.

 
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Systemic Improvement Using Netbooks – Part 2 of 2

March 11th, 2010 by Jason Borgen

In this final of two parts,  Fort Smith Public School’s stakeholders share how a 1:1 program has impacted hundreds of students and teachers in the district and some of the lessons learned along the journey.  Professional Development Director  Dr. Kathleen Cates shares costs and funding specifics about the initiative.  Also, a principal, teachers, and students share how the program has motivated them to achieve greatness.

 
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