This article is a good read for a novice or soon to be blogger.  It delves into what literacy means for our student generation and how it differs from the traditional definition of literacy.

Click here to view the article.

Click below to download the activinspire user guide.  This guide will walk you through how to use the activinspire software located on your computer.  You do NOT need a Promethean board to work through this software.

Download ActivInspire Manual

Henrico 21 is a new and exciting way to look at the way that we are teaching and kids are learning.  In order to familiarize yourself with these ideals and expectations, and to increase understanding of the skills that we should be focusing on, rubrics have been created. These can be accessed below.

Click here to download a copy of the Henrico 21 Rubric.

Click here to download the 21sr Century Skills Rubric.

Click here to download directions for accessing and logging into SchoolSpace.

Click below find technology integration ideas for the 1st 9 weeks.  I’ve used the pacing guide to help create a list of ideas using different programs and applications found on your student machines.

Click here to Download ideas for 4th and 5th grade

Click here to Download ideas for Kg-3rd grade

Hi everyone….and welcome back.  I am ready for an exciting 2010-2011 school year.  This year, we have many new initiatives taking place including a new typing program for grades 3-5, new social studies curriculum for 5th grade, more Promethean board in our schools, and a continued emphasis on 21st Century Skills through the teacher technology portfolios and the Henrico 21 process.  I will be stopping by each school during teacher work work to touch base with you and your grade level and to sketch out some plans so that we can make this school year the best it can be in regards to technology integration.

This is a handout that reviews the ePat online testing practice.

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ePat Handout Training.doc

This is a handout for proper procedures for COW and classroom laptops.

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A cool way to make a visual class roster is with this comic life template. Have your students take their picture in comiclife and type their name in the space provided. Also a great visual tool for a substitute.

Click here for the comic life template