We are almost halfway through the school year and my new role as a Technology Design Coach is as rewarding as it is challenging. Learning so many new things and understanding the different campus cultures is like a fast flowing winding river.
Here is a glimpse into my work this previous week!
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| Ms. Ballard demonstrates her use of Canvas |
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On Monday, Diane Wells and I shadowed our colleague Lauren Fox at Anderson High School to get a teacher perspective on the Canvas Learning Management System. AISD's new BLEND system will mimic Canvas.
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Tuesday was all about early voting at Andrews Elementary School! Ms. Powell, the librarian, organized everything as a real election! Students entered the library with their "registration cards" ready, checked-in with 5th-grade volunteers and proceeded to a voting booth.
Class visits were on the agenda for Wednesday. Mr. Flores at Andrews Elementary School demonstrates how his 1st grade students are more than comfortable using iPads.
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| Cooperatively work in pairs |
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| Mr. Flores uses Air Server to see all devices |
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At Highland Park Elementary School on Thursday, Mr. Gay and Mr. Absher facilitated a PD for teachers on the basics of G Suite (Google Apps).
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| Mr. Absher laughs with teachers |
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| Mr. Gay supports teachers using Google Drive |
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The week ended on Friday with a professional learning facilitated by MakerReady. These ready-to-go kits are available to teachers, librarians, or anyone wanting get in on the maker movement but may not know where to start.
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| Making Circuits |
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| Balloon Racer |
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