Tech Tuesday: 1:1 vs BYOD

Eric Sheninger (@NMHS_Principal) has a blog and he discusses many of our technology issues. The link below is to the discussion of 1:1 verses BYOD.

http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-device-conundrum-11-vs-byod.html

Hazel Green High School's BYOD Video

Check out this video by the Hazel Green High School students.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxcZ5VJJp2g

Tech Tuesday: Google Forms

Check out this site for ten ways to use Google Forms

http://oupeltglobalblog.com/2013/12/11/10-ways-i-use-google-forms-in-my-tablet-classroom/



Just want to wish every a great Christmas Break!

Tech Tuesday: Using your Mobile Device as a Custom Reading Experience

This article is about reading and how you can use mobile devices to enhance the experience.  There are two types of reading that students perform: focused and connected.

Check out the link:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/custom-reading-with-mobile-devices-beth-holland?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-custom-reading-experience-howto-RSS-3

Tech Tuesday: Independent Thinking

I don't know about you, but my students struggle with independent thinking.  This really isn't about technology, but I thought it was useful. Click the link below.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/3-strategies-promote-independent-thinking-margaret-regan?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-3-strategies-independent-thinking-trending

Also, only 18 teachers have completed the Speak Up Survey.  The link is to the left at the top.  Please look below for the directions and complete the survey.  We will use the results to create a technology plan for the 2014-2015 school year.

Tech Tuesday: Aspire writing prompts

Teachers:
Below is the link for the Aspire exemplars for writing. See pages 9 - 17.
http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/files/ACTAspireWritingExemplar.pdf

Tech Tuesday: "I choose C."

Teachers:
This is a video that Mrs. Brewer found.  I think that it is so very thought provoking. Please take time to watch the video.  It is animated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY2mRM4i6tY