From November 22-24 I attended the annual NYSCATE conference at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The conference brings together educators from all across New York to share and discuss technology in education.
The conference featured some amazing keynote presenters, Sir Ken Robinson (of TED Talks) and David Jakes stick out in my mind. I left both [...]

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One dimension of our technology work that is often overlooked is developing data systems that provides teachers and educational leaders with timely information that helps inform our actions to improve student learning.  This year we have been developing an articulated RTI K-12 strategy that will be very helpful for teachers who are already feeling very [...]

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I was searching for a comprehensive list of Web 2.0 tools to share with our staff and students when I happened upon a matrix organized by Jane Hart.  This matrix presents a nicely organized array of tools that can be used by anyone with Internet access.  I am sharing this with the TVT group also [...]

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SchoolTube has become a fast favorite for teachers in the district who record video for their students and/or parents. SchoolTube allows you to upload your video and then embed it directly to your website, blog, or wiki. Not only can you upload your own videos, but you can search for videos other educators have uploaded.
To [...]

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Dr. Brigid Barron and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond of Stanford University, in an article from the 2008 book Powerful Learning: What We Know About Teaching For Understanding, they compile research arguing of the positive impact of authentic real-world learning scenarios and projects upon student learning.   They contend that authentic learning is an essential ingredient in order [...]

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