Technology Coaches

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Comment by Vinna Deninno on May 28, 2008 at 8:35am

Hi folks. I am starting to pack up for summer storage and close out the itil year. We have had a successful year despite some set backs. As a successful itil school my advice to others is to be very organized when packing up. Pack up, based on what you know about September staff and classes. It will make for a smooth opening.

Comment by Mary Nicholas Picard on May 12, 2008 at 6:37pm

Thank you for creating this group. Currently, I am aiming to transition from a computer lab cluster teacher to a tech coach, in my current school (PS/MS 4) or somewhere else. We have so many unused resources stowed away in our school, and I would like to be using my time to work with teachers to be employing these resources fully in the classroom setting. Frankly, teachers are using computer mainly for typing, with Internet research and PowerPoint added in the middle school. A massive culture shift is sweeping over us, and I see so many teachers just turning away from it, because it is too overwhelming.

Comment by Chris Johnson on May 7, 2008 at 9:55am

Ning recently approved a trial program to remove the ad component from any existing or new educational Ning networks for students in grades 7 - 12! You can create your own network easily. Check out the following: http://education.ning.com/ for some helpful suggestions, etc.

Comment by Chris Burwell on May 6, 2008 at 10:01pm

Anyone have an alternative to My Space? One that will get through Websense? I have teachers with good ideas for using My Space to create pages for literary characters and having them interact in character, but I can't find a way to set it up for them. I really can't justify teaching eighth graders to jump off the school's network and log on to 'my babys mama' to use my space, even if it is a great sounding project. Any ideas?

Comment by Joe Pascarelli on April 18, 2008 at 9:20am

I look forward to hearing from the tech coaches all over the city. This should be fun.

Comment by John Sorocco on April 18, 2008 at 9:14am

Have a nice holiday. Hope you enjoy your week off from school.