Technology in Education: Notes from the Closet

Here's the 2015 updated version of the Hour of Code guide I created for my school:   Coon Ley Hour of Code Lesson Plan 2015

Each quarter I put together a newsletter for our parents highlighting many of the technology related activities that have taken place at our school.  As the school's only technology coach it gives the parents a bit of insight into the types of projects I am involved with.  Though not a complete list, it provides a great snapshot of how fantastic our teachers are!

The use of social media in education is growing. More districts are supporting this effort with good reason. Connecting with others outside of our buildings allows our students to become global citizens. It allows students, teachers and administrators to share knowledge, learn, create excitement and to model positive digital citizenship.  It allows us to begin developing our digital tattoos the way WE want them to look.  It's branding, it's storytelling, it's all around empowering. Recently a colleague at another school in my district asked for advice about my experience with launching a school Twitter account from the ground up.  What should she tweet?  Who would see her content? What were some tips I discovered along the way?  Following is the information I shared with her talking about our journey into Twitter. Management Tips for Administrators of the Account Create a Master Media Consent Google Doc where all classroom teachers list names of students tha