PPS Instructional Technology

I have yet to meet a teacher who does not want their students to be responsible digital citizens.  Teachers inherently want to keep their students safe and help them to make smart choices.  Fitting "One more thing" in the curriculum, however, can be overwhelming at best in this age of constantly changing curriculum and standardized testing.  So, how can we make sure that we are teaching our kids to be responsible citizens, both of the digital and face-to-face worlds of which they inhabit? This was the conundrum one of our fifth grade teachers, Wendy Plew, from Moorsbridge Elementary in Portage presented me with about two months ago.  She was deeply concerned, both as a teacher and a parent, that her fifth grade kids had constant access to technology, at school and at home, but didn't really understand the power and responsibility that these devices put upon them.  She wanted help, and I was only too happy to jump in.  My wheels started turning and we sa...

What is Digital Learning Day? Digital Learning Day is making a difference in the future of education, inspiring educators to incorporate digital learning into their schools and classrooms year-round. Digital Learning Day is about giving every child the opportunity to learn in a robust digital environment everyday, with the goal of success in college and a career. Every February, thousands of educators come together to celebrate digital learning and the successes they have had by integrating digital learning into their schools and classrooms. Help us continue to make a difference in the future of education by participating in Digital Learning Day today. Why is it Important? On February 5th, 2014 Digital Learning Day will celebrate the impact digital learning has on education across the country. What are some schools across the country doing? One school is hosting a technology showcase for parents and community...