SE2T2: Superintendents Extending Education Through Technology

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Jeremy — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:37:16 +0000

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A short video highlighting the power of educational technology

jjennings — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:15:43 +0000

Take 8 minutes and watch this story of using technology to improve learning.

http://www.eschoolnews.tv/MN/Mnp/eSchoolNews/eSchoolNews.aspx?q=PyiQW8gbGQ%252bGvIL3nQ1zRygz7u9T9a0bELNi2pYG9XZzfS3PXJr58PwfNadIFSkCO3zEyTLnj548hRdiB5eInYHsh2cBhBJa10srs3y%252fr%252f29EY%252fd43apg04Gb8CssrIMSgwxQueCz7z5ORG3lfL%252bNwaRfhbttS7mbFM81cHMDvrKCl15o8iPT%252fNWr6x%252fvjjSAXRlrSbbF%252f5FPiH43TsC%252bl1uNjWIaL2rkOk1Y1%252boelkLGKjf3qPkuXkzcQp4anKhmh42ejBNiNMyvjwIfnvqtrHA0Jus%252bIUpsPmdM43XI9xxo1StZE%252bbBIS1jMhtM2HK8mktEVW3rgI%252fBKhspRFFYK3c6ACmfdB4Bt9MN%252fdELiTWUBHuQy15h0kzMXuipvys5l%252fY1548ZKDbiLaIKuEhEBp2PBYrK%252btM6oI8b2MXtgM%253d

Superintendent working to end the drop outs in his district

jjennings — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:43:43 +0000

Officials in every school district need to have the mentality of Bay City Public Schools Superintendent Douglas Newcombe, who says he won’t be happy until his district graduates 100 percent of the kids who come through school doors. So says the Bay City Times – click and read more.

http://www.mlive.com/opinion/bay-city/index.ssf/2010/06/our_voice_educators_must_conti.html

Here’s is a look at where our classrooms may be going with technology

jjennings — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:14:52 +0000

The potential of collaborative learning being enhanced by technology is truly exciting! More students working together to learn and explore is a very exciting prospect. And the students collaborating don’t have to be in the same room, school, district, state or country. Very exciting! And potentially very motivating for learner! Read more: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/04/15/six-technologies-soon-to-affect-education-2/?ast=40

Using the cloud

jjennings — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:09:19 +0000

The cloud may prove to be a major value for schools. Read more: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2009/03/04/cloud-computing-the-economic-imperative/?ast=40

After you read this article you may want to explore the eSchoolNews web site – there is a lot of information here.

Are Vodcasts in your district’s future?

jjennings — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:04:53 +0000

Here is what Palm Beach County Florida is doing. Take some time to explore.

http://vodcast.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/

Untethered Learning – What Every School Leader Should Know

jjennings — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:02:08 +0000

A Free Webinar – Online Learning

Faced with the challenge of boosting student achievement amid tough budget constraints, many school districts are turning to online learning as a cost-effective way to offer individual learning opportunities for their students. This approach is supported by a growing student interest in onli

http://www.eschoolnews.com/e/webinars/UntetheredLearning3.htm

Learning Disabilities OnLine

jjennings — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:39:40 +0000

Here is a site specifically related to Learning Disabilities and thus a site that you can explore for information related to the technology connections to helping LD students achieve.

http://www.ldonline.org/

3rd Annual 21st Century Learning Symposium

jjennings — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:41:14 +0000

There is a growing sense of urgency among educators, parents, policy makers and the business community for K–12 educators to provide students with skills that will enable them to compete with their peers internationally. Here is a staff development opportunity that may be of interest to you or members of your staff.SCCRESA Symposium - File type: pdf - Size:
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Learning to Change / Changing to Learn

jjennings — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:29:16 +0000

Here is a short video that makes a clear case for learning institutions to expand into the world of technology to help all students learn.

http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/education-leadership/video-series/cosn-voices-in-education.html#