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HCPS Elementary Technology Conference 2014

New laptops, new year, why not come and learn new strategies and techniques for connecting content, technology and 21st Century Skills with your new Dell? This year only, full day participants will receive a stipend for attendance! Sign up is now available on ERO. Conference attendance is limited to 300 participants. (http://ero.henrico.k12.va.us and search the […] Continue reading

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‘Virtual 3D Classrooms’ are Coming Alive in NJ!

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Henrico 21 Awards Ceremony for Teachers is Almost Here!

May 28, 2014   Mark your calendars to attend the Henrico 21 Awards Ceremony at Glen Allen High School which will begin right after the Student 21 Fair at 6:30 PM.  Support Henrico’s teachers and our colleagues as they are recognized for the awesome 21st century projects and lessons they have integrated into their instruction.  […] Continue reading

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Join us at the Henrico 21 Student Fair!

May 28, 2014!  Mark your calendars to attend the Henrico 21 Student Fair at Glen Allen High School from 5:30 to 6:30. Support Henrico’s students as they display their 21st century projects they have created with their youthful energy, spirit, and love of technology. Our presence and praise will boost their self-confidence which is essential […] Continue reading

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Reduce Your Presentation Anxiety!

13+1 tips to reduce presentation anxiety by @orsnemes from Orsolya Nemes
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Ever Needed a Cool Name Picker?

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Pinning Technology Enhanced Items (TEI) Galore on Pinterest!

While searching for online TEI web sites for my teachers, I found a wealth of boards on the popular web site, Pinterest.  It is worth creating a free account to follow my Technology Enhanced Items (TEI) board.  I have repinned 25 sites so far from ITRTs from other divisions in Virginia as well as added […] Continue reading

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Symbaloo Webmixes by TIPc Strand

These Symbaloo webmixes can also be accessed from the sidebar to the right of my blog. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Sites to add with this strand of the TIPchart!   Creativity and Problem Solving – Sites to add with this strand of the TIPchart! Communication and Collaboration – Sites to add with this […] Continue reading

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Awesome TEI Website!

I shared this in 2012 when it was first under construction, and I had it unblocked.  Now the site has grown to house a wealth of TEI to help prepare our students for upcoming SOL tests.  Take a look!   http://www.allenteachers.com/interactive/ Continue reading

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Tap into your Creativity!

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