Superintendents Extending Education Through Technology

Michigan public school superintendents exploring possibilities and sharing experiences to increase technology literacy.

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by Jeremy

The importance of modeling tech adoption

March 16, 2010 in Happening in the field, News by Jeremy

Tech adoption was highlighted in a recent issue of AASA’s The School Administrator. From the article…

“Technology adoption is no different. By engaging with stakeholders, school leaders and staff members using Web 2.0 technology tools, I am demonstrating my high level of involvement in the district and my accessibility. As a result, our wide use of technology is connecting us with parents and community members more deeply than ever before — and that is giving students the support to be successful learners.”

Read the full article at… http://www.aasa.org/SchoolAdministratorArticle.aspx?id=12392

At-risk students embrace online learning at Metro Detroit

March 9, 2010 in Happening in the field by jjennings

Called the Cyber School, it’s one of the few programs in the state from which students can graduate without ever setting foot in a classroom.

http://detnews.com/article/20100120/SCHOOLS/1200349/At-risk-students-embrace-online-learning-at-Metro-Detroit-cyber-school