By Michael Porter on 12/10/2007 12:17 PMTwo topics in one blog! As always, we value your feedback and hope that you share you own best practices and "take-aways."Read More » |
By Dan Maas on 12/5/2007CIPA, as it is called in IT circles, is that law which requires schools and libraries to take steps to protect students from harmful information posted on the web...Read More » |
By Dan Maas on 11/16/2007After the meeting by the Filtering Committee last week, ITS has made some changes to the filter...Read More » |
By Dan Maas on 11/8/2007Maine implemented a laptop program where they gave every student a laptop. Studies are starting to show results...Read More » |
By Community Conversations on 11/7/2007 6:29 AMNew legislation requires the State Board of Education to establish minimum graduation guidelines for Colorado by July 1, 2008. All school districts must meet or exceed those graduation standards by July 1, 2009 for students beginning the 9th grade that Fall. This may be the beginning of a state public policy discussion about what students need to learn and know before they can graduate from high school. Please comment here on graduation requirements...Read More » |
By Dan Maas on 11/7/2007A short while ago, Heritage High School hosted what they call "MAD Week." MAD stands for Making A Difference. Last spring, HHS students raised funds to help children in war-torn Sierra Leone. They then sent an emissary to deliver the goods personally...Read More » |
By Michael Porter on 11/5/2007 5:23 PMTo capture your thoughts and experiences with blogging in education, we're going to use, naturally, a blog ;-)Read More » |
By Dan Maas on 11/5/2007Mark Lindstone acquired a PDA recently and brought it in to work. He was able to connect his device onto PODNet immediately...Read More » |
By Dan Maas on 10/31/2007In today's connected world, being in touch is very important. But equally important is managing your technology so you are productive and that the gadgets and tools you use are not disruptive to others around you. Here is a one-page guide with some tips...Read More » |
By Michael Porter on 10/22/2007 1:53 PM
Google tools offer real advantages to educators: They’re free, fairly simple, and promote collaboration. Another key trait of Google products is that they are web-based. In other words, as long as you can get online and remember your password, you can access your work. Another feature is the ease of version control. It’s easy to determine who contributed what to your documents or spreadsheets. This can greatly reduce the “email trail”!
Some ideas about use of Google tools in an educational setting? Here are some starters:
1. Writing to a shared spreadsheet to get data on common assessments
2. School wide-authorship of school improvement plans
3. Curriculum writing across grade levels, or even buildings.
What are your ideas? Please share your “take-aways” and possible plans for Google Products.
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