A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

Fortunately for me I have already begun to work with my staff and students to transform the teaching and learning culture at New Milford HS as it pertains to cell phones as mobile learning devices. By the end of last school year many more teachers were incorporating mobile learning devices into their instruction.

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Mobility Poll Everywhere Mobile Learning Learning 298

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2011

The other day I came across this article where interactive whiteboards (IWB''s) were touted as the most effective piece of classroom technology followed by individual netbooks for each student (these were being used predominately as e-readers). So what is the most effective classroom technology? application like Poll Everywhere.

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Poll Everywhere Technology Classroom Mobile Learning 256

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Manzo asked the students to take out their mobile devices and submit their questionnaire answers using Poll Everywhere. This was an extremely significant event as this represented the first time that a teacher and students used mobile devices in NMHS as a learning tool.

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Poll Everywhere Mobility Facebook Mobile Learning 215

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction. There are plenty of schools that have very expensive artwork on their classroom walls (i.e. Smart Board). Job well done by this mathematics teacher!

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Poll Everywhere Social Media BYOD iPad 232

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Classroom Walkthoughs : This is something I have been researching since last winter and my PLN has provided me with numerous resources to get started. By regularly performing 3-5 minute walkthroughs I will now have more of a presence in classrooms. For more information on classroom walkthroughs visit this site.

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Poll Everywhere Schoology iPad Mobility 198

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

This short list includes: Effectively communicating with stakeholders Establishing a consistent public relations platform Developing a brand presence that promises value Authentically engaging students in the learning process Providing cost-effective professional development that is meaningful Discovering opportunity for my school (i.e.

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Poll Everywhere Social Media Personal Learning Network Tablets 250