PD schedule
Please check the time slots next to your name. If a change needs to be made, please let me know. Thanks.
New Google Classroom Features
A short video on some new Classroom features.
Prepping students for future computer science jobs
I recently attended a 2 day workshop at Cornell concerning computer science. The presenters, who are affiliated with Cornell, did a great job, and they supplied a couple of good reports. I'm sure you know that many jobs have computer science skills woven into them.
You can see some good stats in the report linked below:
Report on Computer Science in rural schools
Handbooks updated
I will review changes/additions during our faculty meeting next week.
- HS Student Handbook Felicia Woodard made some suggested edits to the handbook this summer. I appreciate her help.
- MS Student Handbook
- Staff Handbook
All handbooks are linked from the Master's cover tab. They are also in the staff share / rules-procedures-handbooks folder.
Some useful BOCES info
BOCES weekly bulletins
BOCES Twitter handles - You can share your thinking and see what others are thinking via Twitter:
#oldschool2boldschool
@OCM_BOCES_IS
@TSTboces
2018 Teaching Artists Grant opportunity
Thanks to Laurie Fort for sharing.
Khan Academy updates
Welcome back to school!
We know that as a teacher, every minute of your day counts. That's why we've introduced tons of new features to make your life easier. Check out What’s New on Khan Academy.
- Assign videos and exercises to your students: Easily assign videos, articles, and exercises to your class, a small group, or individual students.
- Track student work: Simple reports show you student work and track learning gaps.
- Math, science, history and more: In addition to math, we offer standards-aligned resources in biology, chemistry, physics, history, grammar, and economics.
- Improved student experience: Students get custom recommendations when they take unit tests, improved explanations to help them learn from mistakes, and a new exercise format.
- Official practice partner for AP: Exciting news! Khan Academy is now the official practice partner for AP.
- SAT tools for teachers: As your students prepare for the SAT with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, use our new SAT tools for teachers to track their progress and incorporate targeted lessons into your class.
Ready to get started? Log into your account today.
Share this news with your fellow teachers so they can take advantage of our resources too! Khan Academy is 100% free.
Adirondack Dreamin'
Just had to share this: I was just up in the Adirondacks. The video linked here is a few years old, but the beautiful shots are worth sharing. The tract of land has since been purchased by the state for preservation. If you need a break during the first week, just open it up and watch.
Hiking in the Boreas Ponds area: http://www.cnyhiking.com/BoreasPonds.htm
I took this picture on the peak of Upper Wolfjaw near Keene. The view was amazing.
Check out the garden mural which is now on the village barn.
Thanks Fran!!
