Judy in the District

Judy Griffin from AEA13 will be in the Anita CSD district Monday, March 26 all day, Tuesday, March 27th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and all day on Friday, March 30. She is our technology consultant.

Let me know if you need to work with her and when so we can make sure she stops by your room. Otherwise we'll be working on grant things, professional development schedules and/or have her stop in to see how your doing on things.

iPhoto

I have tried to learn photoshop. It is a remarkable tool with unlimited photo editing capabilities. With that said, iPhoto is a good tool for where we need to go to introduce and hook kids with the multimedia capabilities of the laptop.

Photoshop is not impossible to learn, but out of sight - out of mind and it takes a little re-learning after being away from the program. Also, introducing it is more difficult. With that said, it was very encouraging to see everyone progress well in class utilizing iPhoto.

Good luck photo editing.

WISC March 7th - Engaging Students with Technology

Please Read after you sit down

Due to the weather last week, the teacher leaders weren't able to meet with AEA13 staff to plan the four half-hour breakout sessions for March 7th's WISC 1/2 day at Elk Horne.

I was at Westside High school in Omaha, at an Apple Computer seminar, when Tina Wahlert called and asked if I wanted to present something about blogging. I had no problem filling in since I recently set up a blog about current issues at CAM High School and linked it to our homepage.

I am comfortable writing and thought I'd jump in with both feet as we are currently holding a multimedia class and we are required to read and comment on a blog. After posting entries and making comments I was quickly introduced to the world of blogging.

I feel using a blog, or a webpage, to communicate with patrons and students falls under a broader umbrella that can be linked to student engagement. Right now in education, especially in small town Iowa, it is my belief that engagement is something every teacher and administrator needs to pay close attention to. The number of non-motivated students seems to be increasing and we have to find ways to engage students who are disinterested.

Right now at CAM we are working towards utilizing technology increase student engagement and level the playing field for those who have limited or no access to technology at home.

Having technology in schools is not a new concept. We've had computers and computer labs in most schools for almost two decades. Now it's time to put technology to better use.

Engaging Students with Technology

Teachers and Technology Engagement - Blazing Your Trail

Electronic Field Trip