Next year, our school is moving to a 1:1 environment in fifth and sixth grade. (Yay!!!) Because of this, lots of time has been spent this year in developing a responsible use agreement for our students. Our laptop initiative integration and implementation committees pored over RUAs from other schools, thought about specifics related to our …
One major thing I took away from ETC ’11 was the idea that having a personal learning network is essential for professional growth. I’m building up my online network gradually, and have already gotten some fantastic ideas and feedback. I have also been reminded, however, of the amazing network I have here at SFS. Being in …
I’ve heard that teachers make the worst students. This may be true. We are constantly reminding our charges to walk quietly in the hallway, to pay attention when a speaker has the floor, that they need to raise their hands, and that their “covert” whispering really is apparent to everyone in the room. When teachers …
