Friday, September 18, 2009

Technology at work

I attended a math articulation meeting this week at one of our middle schools where I found out some valuable information regarding technology. One thing was with Home Connect which allows parents to sign up, provide their email address, and receive scores when their child takes a test in Accelerated Math, Accelerated Reading, or completes an activity from Math Facts in a Flash. This is a great way for parents to stay up to date on the quantity and quality of their child's assignments. I immediately registered to receive my own children's scores. I feel like many parents would take advantage of this notification if they were aware of it. I hope the teachers will share this information and encourage parents to participate. Another bit of technology that impressed me was that the math department at this school has a WIKI for math vocabulary. Math terms are listed, and anyone can visit, edit, and save to add definitions. This site is a resource for grades 6-8. By the end of the year this will be an excellent way to review terms/language that students should be prepared to see on the EOG. The WIKI is accessible by anyone, and those who choose to submit definitions can post their name to receive credit for their contributions. This is a work in progress that numerous students have already visited and added to. I thought it was a great way to incorporate technology and a resource that will be useful, especially at review time. The students have an opportunity to help develop their own math dictionary. I would love to hear stories from those who have seen technology at work this week. If anyone else has had experience with Home Connect, please share your findings.
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  1. Cindy GradySeptember 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Denise,
    I am excited about working with WIKI at my school. Have seen how it works, and getting ready to get started myself!

    I do wish more of my students and their families had internet access at home. I find that to be such a drawback when trying to use technology.

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  2. Sylvia MillerSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I love the idea of parents being able to receive test grades. It's a great idea. I have tried the WIKI for vocabulary words. The students did like putting in the vocabulary but I have not kept it up this semester. Thanks for the reminder.

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  3. MarieSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    This is so neat. I thnk parents should take advantage of this program if they have the tools to use. It will keep parents up to date on what their child is doing. I have a friend in Craaven COunty. I am going to talk to her about this and maybe shw will share info with me.

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