I had a wonderful week last week working with several groups of students. My week began with the success of getting a group of of Calculus student engaged through iTunes to receive content, but the common factor with all groups I worked with introducing them to use Dropbox to receive work from their instructor and turn work in to their instructor. What the struct me at the end of the week was that I worked with a group of students taking the highest level of Calculus at our high school, self contained VBI students, and ESL students. All groups were able to successfully complete the same task. Another success was that some students at each level were able to assist their classmates with the process when they were having difficulties. This solidified what we have heard in education for year, I was just privileged to witness it first hand.
I also had the opportunity to present professional development for the first time outside of my district. I was fortunate to be select to present at Schools Without Walls in Hot Springs. It was a wonderful experience to be a part of an innovative community of educators striving to learn more about technology in education. One of my big take aways was using Pintrest (yes, I know) in the classroom. If you are familiar with Pintrest then you will understand the jargon. The presenter suggesting having students create a project on a literary or historical figure by "pinning" images on a "board" that describe that character, then share that board with the teacher. I am sure you can transfer this to your subject.
Weeks like this makes me excited and hopeful for technology in education.
