This blog focuses on the effective integration of technology in K-12 schools with special emphasis on Sonoma County. It offers ideas and resources to support purposeful use of technology in relation to the Common Core Standards and 21st century learning.
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2014 Sonoma County Robotics Awards
05.12.14
Over 300 grade 4-8 students representing 23 schools participated in the 2014 Sonoma County Robotics Challenge on May 3 at Elsie Allen High School. Students constructed and programmed robots to respond to seven different challenges. This post summarizes competition results with brief descriptions of the events.
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Technology Planning: Windows XP Vulnerability
04.15.14
Microsoft is discontinuing support for its popular Windows XP operating system this month. Businesses, schools, and individual users should be aware that if they are still using Windows XP on Internet based devices they will be increasingly vulnerable to malware and data breaches. This blog post provides suggestions for schools managing Windows XP workstations during this time of change.
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Career Path Planning: Jobs Made Real Website
04.08.14
Jobs Made Real is a website developed and owned by Chop’s Teen Club of Santa Rosa. The site features over 2,000 videos of people describing their jobs. It was created in response to teens saying that they find it difficult to decide on a career direction because they don’t know what people really do in their jobs.
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Digital Citizenship: Excellent Resources from Common Sense Media
04.01.14
The need for students to learn about digital citizenship is being acknowledged by both parents and educators. A recent Sonoma County survey of school districts identified digital citizenship among the highest ranking technology learning needs of students. Thanks to the excellent work produced by Common Sense Media, educators can access an articulated scope and sequence for K-12 instruction on digital citizenship.
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21st Century Learning: Sonoma County Robotics Challenge
03.21.14
Students in grades 4-8 will demonstrate 21st century thinking skills and abilities with intricate robots they’ve constructed to compete in the Sonoma County Robotics Challenge. Scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 8:45am-2:00pm, at Elsie Allen High School, this year’s event will feature seven different events for beginner through advanced robot designers.
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Outstanding iPad App: Exploriments’ Simple Circuits
03.17.14
Learning about electricity can be interesting and fun with an iPad app from Exploriments called Simple Circuits. Based on constructivist learning theory, Simple Circuits encourages inquiry and experimentation. Users make their own electrical circuits by choosing elements from a component palette. Elements can be connected in varied arrangements, then “turned on” to show design results.
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Promoting Understanding of the SBAC Field Test
03.10.14
As schools prepare for the 2014 Field Test this spring, one key element of success involves communicating about the test and promoting understanding among teachers, students, parents, and the community. This post offers an index of resources to assist with communications.
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Should schools monitor students’ social media posts?
02.19.14
Social media is becoming an important communications tool for students in K-12 school environments. Students are increasingly using social media to network and interact through, and some educators are raising questions about the role of schools in monitoring student social media posts. Read some views on this topic, then join the discussion.
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Tools & Resources for SBAC Field Test Preparation
02.11.14
The 2014 SBAC Field Tests are just months away. These tests are designed to give students hands-on experience with the new assessment interface and provide educators with an opportunity to fine-tuned testing logistics. Schools will benefit the most from this trial run of the new computer-based assessment system if they prepare in advance. Here are some resources to assist with preparation.
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Minecraft at Cotati-Rohnert Park’s Technology Middle School
02.04.14
Stop by Technology Middle School at lunch time on a Tuesday or Thursday and you might wonder what’s happening in Room D1. Students are gathered around workstations, excitedly engaged in carrying out activities with MinecraftEdu. Teacher Dan Exelby says, “Minecraft is the single most engaging activity I’ve ever seen used with middle school students.”
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