December 2013 – The Bulldog Educator

#LessonCrashers

Who are we? In mid-August I joined my district’s Instructional Technology(IT) Team. There are five other coaches, an assistant director and director. Between the 8 of us we support 3 High Schools, 5 Middle Schools, 17 Elementary Schools, support programs, curriculum and central administration. Numbers-wise that is 19,000+ students and the staff that facilitateContinue reading “#LessonCrashers”

It’s Not Just an “Hour of Code”

by Sue Fitzgerald, Library/Media Specialist and Kirsten Wilson, Instructional Technology Coach The “Hour of Code” has proven to be a very exciting adventure for students that has just begun. The development and launch of this event was driven by students’ passion for coding and educators’ efforts to provide the opportunity. It was collaboration in itsContinue reading “It’s Not Just an “Hour of Code””

Selfless Service…

I love my profession and the colleagues that I work alongside. All year long I witness their selfless service, but this time of year their constant giving of themselves increases ten fold. While many see posts on Social Media from teachers celebrating the Thanksgiving break, the upcoming Holiday break or the occasional snow day, fewContinue reading “Selfless Service…”

#eddies13 EduBlog Nominations

This is my first year to do this and I have been a bit intimidated by the process: Best Individual Blog: Matt B Gomez Best Administrator Blog: Engaged and Relevant by Brad Currie Best Librarian Blog: The Unpretentious Librarian by Sue Fitzgerald Best Twitter Hashtag: #ArkEdChat Best Free Web Tool: Screencast-o-matic.com Best Mobile App: TouchCastContinue reading “#eddies13 EduBlog Nominations”