Tech News
Neric Model Schools
Summer Model Schools classes are now online! Follow the link here for access. Some of the highlights of this season are:
Windows and Office Basics - July 28 - 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Web Resources for Instruction and Learning - July 29 - 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Creating Digital Stories for Grades K - 8, July 30, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Smart Notebook 10 - August 4, August 5, AND August 6 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The quickstart guide is located here
The Twitter Revolution
See how one teacher in Texas uses Twitter in her classroom!
Ninth Grade Orientation Video
Parents of incoming freshman viewed this informational video, created by the Technology Department, outlining the ninth grade curriculum and ninth grade culture. Link is here
Tech Sites
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TechTimes Poll
Tech Reading
New Media Consortium's K-12 Horizon Report
The New Media Consortium's (link here) report focuses on six major technology trends that will impact K-12 education within the next five years. Some of the trends we're doing already, some we've talked about in TechTimes, and some we'd like to do. It makes for interesting reading.
Click on the image above or here to download the report.