1. Did You Know 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdvo5FlRqmM

2. Using Technology to
Work Smarter not
Harder
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5. What is your focus?
Increasing Student
Growth
& Development

6. Communication
◦Parents
◦ Websites
◦ Newsletters
◦ Blogs
◦ Facebook
◦ Auto dialers, etc.
Student Council News and Events
October 18th - CELEBRITY DAY - Students can dress up as their favorite celebrity.
(All behavior and dress should be appropriate and follow all school rules).
October 23rd - PINK DAY- Wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Now thru November 12th - Homefront Thanksgiving Basket Collection - Here is a
link to the items that are needed. Donations can be left outside of room 41.
COMING SOON - A page on the LIS PTO website dedicated solely to student council
events and activities. Keep your eye out! More information to follow soon!
***We are requesting for 4th grade families to contribute 1 bag of
individually wrapped candy.****
Please have your child bring the bag to school marked "4th Grade Fun
Fest" and they can be left in the main office.
Also if you would like to donate food (cookies, veggie/fruit trays, etc) please
let Kim Lehrfeld (kimbo.lehrfeld@gmail.com) know what you are bringing.
You can drop items off in the main office on Friday October 18th or bring
them with you to the event.

7. Communication
◦Teachers
◦Staff Handbook
◦Grade Level/Department Meetings

8. Communication
◦Students
◦District Google Domain (ltps.info)
◦Website
◦Assignments
◦Homework
◦Blogs

9. Making the Shift
Self Organized Learning Experience

10. Instructional Resources
General Resources
◦ Google Docs
◦ 5 Ways to Use Google Docs in the Classroom
◦ Google Drive and Docs for Teachers
◦ Document Cameras
◦ 7 Ways to Use Document Cameras in the Classroom
◦ 58 Ways Teacher use Document Cameras

11. Language Arts Resources
Free Reading
Daily Writing Tips
5 Ways for Students to Publish in Under a Minute
Cool Tools for Writing
20 Hi-Tech Tools and Resources for Writers
8 Great Sites for Reluctant Writers

12. Mathematics Resources
Middle School Technology Integration
MathTools
MathTrain TV
Interactive Internet Resources
11Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom

13. Science & Social Studies Resources
Science
◦ Earth Science Resources
◦ Geological Process
◦ Earth Science Lesson Plans
Social Studies
US History
◦ The Growth of a Nation Animated Atlas
◦ American History 1
World History
◦ World Geography
◦ A Guide to Teaching World History and Geography

14. World Language Resources
How to Connect Your Foreign Language Students with the World
Tools for World Languages
Technology Resources for World Languages
10 Sites for Teaching or Learning a Foreign Language

15. Breaking the Mold for
Professional Learning
Learning as your schedule permits
◦ Pre-recorded PD
◦ Twitter
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@web20classroom
@edtopia
@coolcatteacher
@NMHS_Principal
@mcpssuper
@cybraryman1
◦ RSS feeds
◦ Free Technology for Teachers www.freetech4teachers.com
◦ Connected Principals- www.connectedprincipals.com
◦ Larry Ferlazzo- www.larryferlazzo.edublogs.org