Category Archives: Updates
HCPS Elementary Tech Conference!
It’s that time of the year! The HCPS Elementary Technology Conference is right around the corner. Mark your calendars now! August 12th, 2014! We are in need of teacher experts to present. We’re looking for you to convey your knowledge of 21st century skills. We are looking for presenters from all education professionals representing different content […] Continue reading
H21 and S21 Ceremony – May 28: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
It’s Official!
It’s official! The new elementary computers for teachers and students next year will be DELL! Now, I know this may cause some stress for many of you, but there is no need to fear the switch. The Elementary ITRT team is already busily planning trainings and ways we can help make this a smooth transition for […] Continue reading
Teacher Appreciation Door Covers
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your teachers? Check out this great idea from the Seven Pines PTA! They really put in a lot of work, and the teachers loved it! The PTA came up to the school Sunday evening to decorate the doors, and the surprised and excited teachers’ faces on Monday morning […] Continue reading
Butterfly Life Cycle with Pixie
I love working and getting great ideas from colleagues like Julie Goode! I was able to take this idea and use it with 2nd graders. This was the first day Mrs. Filas was introducing the Butterfly Life Cycle. Since we knew that they have talked about it in previous years in K and 1st grade, […] Continue reading
Hooked on Phonic App FREE Today Only
Quick! Hurry! Tell your teacher friends! The Hooked on Phonics Classroom Edition App is FREE today only for Teacher Appreciation Day!! Normally it is $50!! Go get it now! There are tons of ebooks and lesson inside the app! Stop reading this post! Click the link and download today! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hooked-on-phonics-learn-to/id806401149?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Continue reading
1st Grade Parts of a Plant
Mrs. Hall’s class has been learning about parts of a plant. We decided to use Art.com’s ArtPad Painter to have the students draw the parts of a plant. This is a really cool and easy website to use – Thanks David Clough for the idea! All the students had to do was access the webpage, pick their […] Continue reading
Busy Week of EdTech Goodness!
I had so much fun last week! I was so busy with so many classes and hanging out with JG and The Boys, it was too much for a blog post for each event. That being said, I still wanted to share all the fun activities students completed! It was a full eventful week! YakiT: […] Continue reading
Wonder, Aurasma, & Choose your Own Adventure!
All of the faculty and students at Holman Middle School are reading the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Once finished or throughout the reading, each content area is creating their own thematic unit to go along with the book. The school has also created a blog called All Holman Reads where the school will participate in book talks. What an awesome way to […] Continue reading
3rd Grade Content PortaPortal & TEI Resources
A few years back when I was still in the classroom, I compiled a list of websites broken down by content and units and made a portaportal website. If you teach third grade and are looking for quick websites to review some trouble spots your students may be having, check it out! Mr. Hart’s 3rd […] Continue reading
