Update: We have a few openings for 2016-17. Applications will be open through May 10. Acceptance notices will go out by 5/17. Members of the elementary eMerge team will be teachers who have a desire to learn and a willingness…
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What is eMerge?
Members of a eMerge team will be teachers who have a desire to learn and a willingness to implement new instructional strategies while using technology in their classrooms. These early adopters of technology should have experience with running a…
Reflections from NETA 2015
Biggest. NETA. Ever. Wow. Isn’t it amazing how NETA has grown? In my first year teaching I attended NETA. Back then it was held at the Holiday Inn convention center on 72nd street. The next year it was moved to…
Apple Pages vs Google Docs on the iPad
A question that frequently comes up from iPad users is which app is better for creating text-based documents – Pages or Google Docs. The answer is both. Each app has its unique strengths. The video below will walk you through…
Our Best Technology Bytes
On January 19, 2015 staff from Westside Middle School and Westside High School gathered to share their ‘One Best Byte’. These technology based instructional examples have been intentionally placed into random order so that you can serendipitously browse a variety…
Introduction to Google Classroom
Originally presented on January 19th by Jeff Ingraham. Google classroom is a great tool available to teachers K-12. Below, check out the presentation that Jeff gave to Westside staff.
Top Tips for Digital Classroom Management
Originally presented on Jan. 19th 2015. Here are a few ‘Quick Tips’ for digital classroom management. And if you would like to listen to the presentation, check out the YouTube video below:
A Note about Permissions: Part II – Google Calendar
In a previous post, I wrote about the need to be conscious of the viewing permissions we assign to documents on Google. If you haven’t read that – check it out here. Google is made up of more than just…
Reflection from NETA 2014
One of my goals this year was to help people across the district share the great things they are doing with technology. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the ‘Close Encounters’ section on Area66 you should! Seeing what your peers do in their classroom is a great way to find new ideas for your own.
Sometimes though, it helps to widen the group you talk with. The NETA conference provides just such an opportunity. Held in Omaha, it features over 2,000 educators who share new and innovative uses of technology in the classroom. Going to the conference and getting ideas for one’s own class is only half of the value of attendance. The other half is coming back and sharing with others.
In that spirit, I’ve complied the ideas and reflections of several staff members into the attached PDF. Take a moment and skim through it. Read about how a 4 year old laughs 300 times a day, but the average 40 year old laughs only 4. Read about who to follow on Twitter. Read about new websites to try with your students. Read about how to integrate iPads into your curriculum. Read about much more too!