Exploring the
Impact of Digital Ink in the Classroom
IDC recently conducted a K-12 teacher survey on their
use of
technology in the classroom, and specifically their use of a
stylus-based device as a teaching tool. Of the teachers using a
digital
inking device, 90 percent reported improved quality of
curriculum materials,
and 67 percent said it increased class
preparation time.
With an ever-increasing range of classroom device
options,
school leaders should consider devices that will most directly
support authentic and efficient student-teacher engagement
and reduce time
spent on nonteaching-related activities. In this
webinar, you'll learn about teacher-reported benefits on using ink
in the classroom and how it enables
instant student feedback at
the "teachable moment." Hear how using
a device with an active
stylus provides the personalization and flexibility
of a pen and paper,
and the immediacy of instant messaging to open and maintain
personal connections at the precise moment students
would be receptive to
feedback, thus enabling better learning.
Guests:
Robert J. Baker, IT director and
math teacher, Cincinnati Country Day School, Ohio
Andrew Fitzgerald, music teacher,
Long Beach Unified School District, Calif.
Jason Mocherman, astronomy
teacher, Riverview High School, Fla.
Joshua Seamon, math teacher,
Williston-Northampton School, Mass.
Andrew Shelffo, IT director,
Williston-Northampton School, Mass.
This webinar will be moderated by Tom Mainelli,
program vice president, devices & displays, IDC
Register now for this free live webinar.
How to Deploy a 1:1 iPad Program in Education So your school is about to launch an iPad program, and you're not sure where to start? The Apple Management Experts at JAMF software can help ensure your iPad program is a success. By knowing the right steps and using the right tools, you an easily deploy iPad devices in your school. In this webinar, you'll learn best practices and lessons learned from iPad 1:1 pioneer, Fraser Speirs, as we discuss the necessary steps for getting a 1:1 iPad program up an running using the Casper Suite and Apple's user-friendly deployment programs.
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Monday, September 28, 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
Supermoon Lunar Eclipse - Blood Moon or Harvest Moon
I know I am getting this information out sort of okay, late----
Hopefully you can go back to some of these sites to use the added information next week:
Supermoon lunar eclipse: How science explains the epic night sky event - space.com - be sure to go to this site to check out the latest pics and info after the lunar eclipse
September 27 / September 28, 2015 - Total Lunar Eclipse - timeanddate.com
Super Blood Moon eclipse on night of September 27-28 - Earthsky.org
OH NO --- here is the bad news --- you are going to have to rely on the above links ---- the conditions are supposed to be bad for us in Connecticut!
Viewing conditions: Supermoon to coincide with lunar eclipse in rare celestial event Sunday night - AccuWeather.com
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Free Career Match Site for Middle/High School Students
Myverse is an online/mobile resource starting with Middle/High School students where they match students in under one minute with an 85-90% accuracy to 1-5 careers. The site then shows the matched careers in a video format. The site also matches the students to a major/course and then matches them to a college or community college.
In addition, Myverse is adding tools in finance, health, personal growth, cultures and lots more.
This is a free site: click here
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15!
For information, resources and activities, check out the sites below:
National Hispanic Heritage Month - http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
Hispanic Heritage Month - http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/
Hispanic Heritage Month 2015 - http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/hhm/
Hispanic Heritage Month Literacy Activities - http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2015/09/hispanic-heritage-month-literacy-activities
Hispanic Heritage Month - http://www.pbs.org/specials/hispanic-heritage-month/
Monday, September 14, 2015
Constitution Day - September 17th!
CONSTITUTION DAY RESOURCES
According to the Library of Congress site:
On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Check out these sites for additional information, lesson plans, and resources:
Constitution Day Resources - The Library of Congress Thomas
Resources for Teaching the Consititution - NCSS resource page
Constitution Day Resources - National Constitution Center
Teaching with Documents: Observing Constitution Day - National Archives
United States (U.S.) Constitution Day 2015 - ConstitutionFacts.com
Constitution Day - Constitutionday.com
According to the Library of Congress site:
On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Check out these sites for additional information, lesson plans, and resources:
Constitution Day Resources - The Library of Congress Thomas
Resources for Teaching the Consititution - NCSS resource page
Constitution Day Resources - National Constitution Center
Teaching with Documents: Observing Constitution Day - National Archives
United States (U.S.) Constitution Day 2015 - ConstitutionFacts.com
Constitution Day - Constitutionday.com
Thursday, September 10, 2015
The READ Program is BACK! Wednesday, September 30th 5 pm to 6 pm
If you are interested in having your child read to a dog and NOT JUST ANY DOG - a R.E.A.D. registered therapy animals have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills, and temperament. When these special animals come to listen to children read, it's fun! And that makes all the difference. Their presence creates an environment that is inviting, nonjudgmental, and empowering.
The R.E.A.D Program is back at the SERC Library! We will have our first program on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 5 PM TO 6 PM!
If you are interested in having your child (Grades K-4) participate, please email the SERC Library at circ@ctserc.org or call 860.632-1485 x 235!
In addition to the reading to the dogs, we will also provide opportunity for arts and crafts and snack! Sign up soon as 'spots' are limited!
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Free Webinar
You're Invited to the September
#HatchExperts
Webinar
Free Professional Development on Your Schedule |
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Marianne Gibbs
EdD, OTR |
2:00 - 3:30 PM EST
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Join
occupational therapist and NAEYC speaker, Marianne Gibbs,
EdD, OTR, for an engaging session on the fine motor development of young
children
3-6 years old. She will share meaningful activities and techniques that are ready to use in the classroom and at home! |
Friday, September 4, 2015
Labor Day!
For more information on Labor Day, check out these sites:
Thursday, September 3, 2015
New Resources
Have you checked out the SERC Library's latest acquisitions?
If not, view the 2015 Library Acquisitions LibGuide - click HERE to check out all the latest resources added to the collections at the SERC Library!
If not, view the 2015 Library Acquisitions LibGuide - click HERE to check out all the latest resources added to the collections at the SERC Library!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Webinar on Math
Technologies to support data-driven decision-making hold great promise for increasing the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities, accelerating student achievement, and improving organizational performance. To access what students are learning and how they are progressing, educators can now use a continuous improvement framework for data-driven decision-making to organize people and processes to reach education objectives. Join us for this webinar and discuss topics including:
Guest:
Sharnell Jackson, founder and
CEO, Data-Driven Innovations ConsultingThis webinar will be moderated by Joe Trahan, curriculum designer, DreamBox Learning. Register now for this free live webinar. |
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