Well, we have anticipated with some anxiety the testing season this year, not because we aren't nervous anyway, but we have to begin testing online. It all began on Wednesday, April 15, every American's favorite day. We are, as of today, doing quite well on every campus involved. We are making our way and "things" seem to be going rather smoothly. Our kids who have had to test online have done so with virtually no issues. They are not as frightened by the idea as we adults have been. What a relief to know that these kids have once again met and even exceeded our expectations. Maybe this positive experience in the beginning stages of testing online will wake us to the realization that our kids can do as much as we expect and more. As an administrator in my career once stated, "Kids will rise to our expectations". They will, and they have, and they will continue to as we encourage them.
Summer is coming fast and we as educators need to reflect over this school year and years previous to see what we can do to improve our instruction and find ways to better manage our classes. One way to try to alleviate some of the stresses that teaching brings is to try some kind of technology to enhance instruction while making the job of teaching more manageable. One way to achieve both these goals is the implementation of Google classroom. I encourage each of you to experiment with Google Classroom so that you can try it next year. I am available, as is Natalie, to help you get started and explore how your professional life and your students' academic experience can be enhanced and made easier with this tool.
As the school year ends, please know that we are here to help you with whatever you need in the world of technology. Summer is on its way!
Summer is coming fast and we as educators need to reflect over this school year and years previous to see what we can do to improve our instruction and find ways to better manage our classes. One way to try to alleviate some of the stresses that teaching brings is to try some kind of technology to enhance instruction while making the job of teaching more manageable. One way to achieve both these goals is the implementation of Google classroom. I encourage each of you to experiment with Google Classroom so that you can try it next year. I am available, as is Natalie, to help you get started and explore how your professional life and your students' academic experience can be enhanced and made easier with this tool.
As the school year ends, please know that we are here to help you with whatever you need in the world of technology. Summer is on its way!