Reflection - The First Days of School

At Mid-Priarie we are nine days into the school year. Teachers are busy establishing routines, learning about their students, and diving into instruction. So what are the Learning Design Coaches doing? Well, for myself the theme of the first two weeks seems to be preparation and planning.

Projects From First Two Weeks

• Introduced Kidblog to KE 4th grade, WT 4th grade, and WE 3rd grade. 
• Met with all 4th and 5th grade teachers from district to provide professional learning on use of Everyday Math Online Tools. 
• Creation of Technology Acceptable Use Policy video. 
• Creation of "How To" documents/videos, detailing step by step directions on use of apps and web 2.0 tools. 
• Met with a teacher to act as a sounding board for reading instruction ideas. 
• Smartboard troubleshooting, and setup.
• Adding bookmarks to internet browsers for easy student access. 

Upcoming Projects

• Continue to introduce Kidblog to classes. 
• Introduce KE kindergarteners to ipads and apps that can be used during centers. 
• Meet with each elementary teacher to create plan for specific ways I can help the learning in their classroom. 
• Continue introducing Symbaloo to all staff. 
• Provide more professional learning for use of Everyday Math Online Tools