Spending time at Alta Loma High School today was certainly a treat. Starting the day, I was able to get my fair amount of razzing for my short tenure as a teacher at Alta Loma. It was all in good fun and well worth showing up for. Let's just say that everything improved from that point on. Once Mr. Cronin handed over the microphone, we had an opportunity to really get into Doceri and how it can be used in the classroom. With the entire staff of ALHS, we explored the ways that the iPad can transform a classroom and release the teacher from the whiteboard. What a cool thought: "I don't need to be tethered to my whiteboard?!" After showing off some of the basic features of Doceri, the staff made their way to their rooms and began their daily routine of instruction. A few teachers asked for me to come their rooms to get them set up with their iPads or just to pick my brain about using tech in their class. It is worth sharing that these teachers are doing incredible things in their classrooms! Ms. Larson had already set up her iPad and Doceri and was just asking how to get the picture feature set up. After showing her how, she was immediately taking pictures of CAHSEE release questions and setting them up for her next class. Her students are lucky to have her and I'm excited to see the products that arise from her explorations. Ms. Roberts has been using her iPad with Doceri for the past week and is eager to continue finding ways to allow it to evolve her instruction. I'm looking forward to seeing the cool things she can do! Next up was Ms. Vega in the library and it was clear that she was dedicated to implementing technology in her instruction and design. Mrs. McConnell was ready and willing to use Doceri as a counselor to help students with A-G requirements and any other presentations that she is doing within classrooms. Even the health office was looking to iPads as a way to improve their workflow. All in all, seeing how the iPad can support instruction and everything around it was powerful. Today was eye-opening in more ways than one. Many of us have this perception that the older we get, the less willing we are to embrace new technology, similar to the "old dog new tricks" perception. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. So many teachers on campus who have X years of experience were so willing and ready to embrace the technology. We will be here to support everyone in the district, regardless of age or comfort level! If you'd like for us to visit your room, please let us know. John
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AuthorsDemi, John Stevens, John Corrow, and Paula are excited to visit classrooms and meet with teachers to see some of the awesome things that are going on within CJUHSD. Archives
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