Category Archives: Blog

Henrico History Gets a Makeover

Mrs. Anderson at Kaechele did an amazing job getting her students motivated to learn about Henrico History!  She wanted to take a project that they had been doing and revamp it using technology.  Together, we came up with a number of options that utilized different strengths that the students have as well as a variety …

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Great Blogs

I would like to give a shout out to some of my teachers that have great blogs and use them well.  Here are just a few. Kim Clem Ward Elementary Second Grade Jan Locher Maybeury Elementary First Grade Mary Beth … Continue reading Continue reading

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Potential Pals Across the Planet!

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

Posted in 1st Grade, 21st Century Skills, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Blog, Communication and Collaboration, Downloads, Idea, Kindergarten, Skype, Video Conferencing, video_conferencing | Comments Off on Potential Pals Across the Planet!

How do I use this iPad?

How do I use this iPad?  That is the question today as all kindergarten and first grade teachers where handed their four iPads for their classrooms.  Some are veteran iPad users, some are merely experienced with iPhones, some had never set their eyes on a tablet, but one thing is certain: No matter their level […] Continue reading

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