Author Archives: Laura Bartels

Spring TechEdge 2013

TechEdge had a great spread of sessions for teachers interested in leveraging technol0gy for learning. Great take-a-ways! One, shared by our very own Rob and Kristi, using ScreenCasts to give feedback . Other ideas were innovative ways to use Edmodo … Continue reading

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Culturally Responsive Writing & Technology

The Danger of the Single Story “All of these stories make me who I am. But to insist on only these negative stories is to flatten my experience and to overlook the many other stories that formed me. The single … Continue reading

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ExCITE Tech Website: Focus on iPad Implementation

ExCITE teachers now enjoy the “ExCITE iPad Implementation” hub where they can find lesson plans, tutorials and updates on the implementation in one place. Teachers can also contribute app recommendation and access coaching support via the site. Please visit the … Continue reading

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Video and Audio for Publishing and Practice

Whether you are looking for a technology application to support your students with publishing what they are learning and creating at school to an authentic audience, or you want to use technology to motivate them to re-read to practice and … Continue reading

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ELL Leverages Technology for Learning – LPS Site Highlight!

The ELL Program at LPS continues to invest in innovative instruction that is relevant to the 21st Century Learners coming to our classrooms. This year we piloted mobile technologies to find out how and if they could provide more and unique learning opportunities for ELLs. Continue reading

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