Innovative Use of Technology in District #1

I wanted to take the opportunity to post about some of the innovative uses of technology that are taking place in District #1 classrooms. As I visit classrooms and watch what is getting posted on our District website, I get very excited about the learning opportunities being provided to our students.

I visited Mitch Hamman's high school Sports Marketing class today where I watched the students making audio and video podcasts using Garageband software. The students were all engaged in this 21st century learning opportunity. Once the podcasts are completed, Mr. Hamman will be posting them on our website. I can't wait to see the final product. Mr. Hamman is also using a classroom blog as a communication tool with his students.

Speaking of blogs, we also have some other teachers using classroom blogs as a communication tool with students and parents. Check out the following teachers' blog sites

Carrie Tinucci

Jamie Dooley

We also have classes using podcasts, such as this one from Ann Zafran's 3rd grade Readers' Theater presentation.

Many teachers in our District are using the website to post information for student and parental access. Here are just a few sites to view.

Josh Quigley
Jessica Prozialek
Tracie Waldron
Patricia Sikkema

These are just a few examples of the many teachers using our District website to communicate with parents and students.

We are currently getting between 13,000 and 17,000 hits on our website each month, and many are realizing the value this medium has as a communications tool with those we serve.