Category Archives: 21st Century Skills

HCPS Elementary Technology Conference 2014

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Julie

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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Henrico 21 Awards Ceremony for Teachers is Almost Here!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Julie

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!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Julie

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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Symbaloo Webmixes by TIPc Strand

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Julie

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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Tap into your Creativity!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Julie

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In 60 seconds…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Julie

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Henrico21 Changes for 2011-2012

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Julie

Now that Mother Nature has calmed down, and we are well into the new school year, it’s time to start thinking about Henrico21 lesson submissions for the 2011-2012 school year.  There are quite a few changes that have been made to the process for this year including the deadlines.  I will highlight the changes below, […] Continue reading →

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Be Heard with VoiceThread!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Julie

I created a web site containing all you need to know about VoiceThread after giving a presentation about it at EdTech 2011.  The site contains: a .pdf download of VoiceThread instructions, a YouTube video tutorial I created about how to set up identities, examples of VoiceThread integration into instruction, and how to acquire VoiceThread educator […] Continue reading →

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Potential Pals Across the Planet!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Julie

With the capability to use Skype this year for educational videoconferencing, many of my teachers are interested in having their students connect with other students in the state, country, or internationally.  I have finally acquired a list of teachers who are willing to videoconference and/or communicate via snail mail.  This awesome 21st century method of […] Continue reading →

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