Friday, December 07, 2007
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Student-Teacher-Family Conferences on Wednesday, November 14th and Tuesday, November 20th
There is no school scheduled for these days.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
OIIT Fall Professional Development
Below is the updated list of OIIT’s Fall 2007 Professional Development offerings. Please share the information with teaches in your building. More information and application to all OIIT sponsored courses can be found via the following link which is also posted on the MyBPS>Professional Development tab:
Link to register
K-12 Courses:
Creating Tools to Support the Curriculum with BoardMaker Software (Fall ‘07 Session 1)
Creating Tools to Support the Curriculum with BoardMaker Software (Fall ‘07 Session 2)
Intel: Teaching Thinking with Technology @ Sarah Greenwood
K-12 Online and/or Hybrid Courses:
MassONE Orientation and More! (Fall ‘07)
Integrating AlphaSmarts into Instruction (Hybrid Course)
TEAMS Teaching Circles: An Online Course for Second and Third-Year Teachers (Fall ‘07)
Emerging Technologies in the Boston Public Schools
K-12 Mini-Workshop
BoardMaker Upgrade to Version 6 (Mini-Workshop)
Elementary Online and/or Hybrid Courses
Keep It Real: Teaching Nonfiction in Reader's Workshop
Middle School Online and/or Hybrid Courses:
Designing and Building Bridges, Online Course
Link to register
K-12 Courses:
Creating Tools to Support the Curriculum with BoardMaker Software (Fall ‘07 Session 1)
Creating Tools to Support the Curriculum with BoardMaker Software (Fall ‘07 Session 2)
Intel: Teaching Thinking with Technology @ Sarah Greenwood
K-12 Online and/or Hybrid Courses:
MassONE Orientation and More! (Fall ‘07)
Integrating AlphaSmarts into Instruction (Hybrid Course)
TEAMS Teaching Circles: An Online Course for Second and Third-Year Teachers (Fall ‘07)
Emerging Technologies in the Boston Public Schools
K-12 Mini-Workshop
BoardMaker Upgrade to Version 6 (Mini-Workshop)
Elementary Online and/or Hybrid Courses
Keep It Real: Teaching Nonfiction in Reader's Workshop
Middle School Online and/or Hybrid Courses:
Designing and Building Bridges, Online Course
Friday, September 28, 2007
Laptops for Learning- Update
The Harbor School Plan
For those of you who are not familiar with this program, Laptops for Learning is the district's initiative to provide an instructional computer for every teacher. It is designed to create an environment that empowers teachers and fosters high student engagement & achievement.
Laptop For Learning- VIDEO
What needs to be done?
I) Teachers and only those on a teacher contract, must update their TSAT (Technology Self Assessment Tool)- As soon as possible.
How do I do that?
1) Login to www.MyBPS.org (BPS user name & Password)
2) Under the “My Information” tab ----- Click on Technology Self Assessment
3) Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Keep in mind:
o This tool is for informational purposes only.
o No one, but yourself will be able to access your information.
o $Funding$ is dependent on the number of users who utilize this tool and the responses you supply.
II) Please email me with your thoughts on what platform you would prefer… PC or Mac? (see FAQ #4 below)
III) Establish Instructional Technology time in our PD calendar
o I am imagining 10 minutes during Enrichment lead PD meetings that building wide Tech issues can be discussed.
o I can also be reached anytime via email to answer your individual technological concerns.
FAQ- Some brief answers to some of the questions you may have.
1) When can we expect laptops?
o Deployment scheduled to begin in October / November.
2) Who is eligible ?
Classroom teachers, including specialists
Instructional coaches
Professional, full-time librarians
Professional, full-time school-based technology coordinators
Guidance Counselors
Evaluation Team Facilitators (ETFs)
(NOTE: Subject to change based on final vendor negotiations.)
3) Next week the Laptops for Learning Evaluation Committee is finalizing decision of what proposal they will accept. i.e. What vendor will provide the best service and delivery of this massive undertaking.
These machines will be built to last for a 4 year cycle.
o Some issues still being ironed out:
§ Next day replacement
§ Tracking device
§ The servicing and support of each machine
4) How will platform (Mac or PC) decisions take place?
Decisions will be made at the building level.
We need to decide as a school if we are going to be receiving PC or Mac laptops. (No splitting of platforms)
Remember to email me with your thoughts on what platform you would prefer... PC or Mac?
5) How will deployment work?
A scheduled school-based training during a Wednesday PD session
6) What if a teacher transfers out of the system?
Remains property of the school
7) What if a teacher transfers to another BPS school?
Remains property of the school
Promised a machine in their new building
Please email me with any other questions. I may not have the answer, but I'll know where to find it.
For those of you who are not familiar with this program, Laptops for Learning is the district's initiative to provide an instructional computer for every teacher. It is designed to create an environment that empowers teachers and fosters high student engagement & achievement.
Laptop For Learning- VIDEO
What needs to be done?
I) Teachers and only those on a teacher contract, must update their TSAT (Technology Self Assessment Tool)- As soon as possible.
How do I do that?
1) Login to www.MyBPS.org (BPS user name & Password)
2) Under the “My Information” tab ----- Click on Technology Self Assessment
3) Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Keep in mind:
o This tool is for informational purposes only.
o No one, but yourself will be able to access your information.
o $Funding$ is dependent on the number of users who utilize this tool and the responses you supply.
II) Please email me with your thoughts on what platform you would prefer… PC or Mac? (see FAQ #4 below)
III) Establish Instructional Technology time in our PD calendar
o I am imagining 10 minutes during Enrichment lead PD meetings that building wide Tech issues can be discussed.
o I can also be reached anytime via email to answer your individual technological concerns.
FAQ- Some brief answers to some of the questions you may have.
1) When can we expect laptops?
o Deployment scheduled to begin in October / November.
2) Who is eligible ?
Classroom teachers, including specialists
Instructional coaches
Professional, full-time librarians
Professional, full-time school-based technology coordinators
Guidance Counselors
Evaluation Team Facilitators (ETFs)
(NOTE: Subject to change based on final vendor negotiations.)
3) Next week the Laptops for Learning Evaluation Committee is finalizing decision of what proposal they will accept. i.e. What vendor will provide the best service and delivery of this massive undertaking.
These machines will be built to last for a 4 year cycle.
o Some issues still being ironed out:
§ Next day replacement
§ Tracking device
§ The servicing and support of each machine
4) How will platform (Mac or PC) decisions take place?
Decisions will be made at the building level.
We need to decide as a school if we are going to be receiving PC or Mac laptops. (No splitting of platforms)
Remember to email me with your thoughts on what platform you would prefer... PC or Mac?
5) How will deployment work?
A scheduled school-based training during a Wednesday PD session
6) What if a teacher transfers out of the system?
Remains property of the school
7) What if a teacher transfers to another BPS school?
Remains property of the school
Promised a machine in their new building
Please email me with any other questions. I may not have the answer, but I'll know where to find it.
www.MyLearningPlan.com
MyLearningPlan.com is a web-based service for tracking Professional Development activities for educators.
•Teachers use their private id and password to maintain records of all activities, setup and view their individual learning plan/portfolio, participate in online learning modules, and print completion certificates.
•School administrators use this site to approve activities and print reports.
•All users benefit from a streamlined workflow which automates many tasks and provides better, faster access to records and information.
•Teachers use their private id and password to maintain records of all activities, setup and view their individual learning plan/portfolio, participate in online learning modules, and print completion certificates.
•School administrators use this site to approve activities and print reports.
•All users benefit from a streamlined workflow which automates many tasks and provides better, faster access to records and information.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Technology Goes Home
Dear Families,
We are excited to get this program started this year so that both of you – students and parents – can gain some valuable technology skills and spend time learning and working together in a fun and stress-free class!
A few things:
Families are required to attend all scheduled classes (7 in total) and we ask you to check your calendar now to be sure you can do so. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, we ask that you step aside and let another family participate in your place. You will find the complete course calendar in this letter.
Class will be held at The Harbor School’s computer lab and we will have a pizza lunch for our first class together (we’ll discuss lunch plans for the duration of the course next week as well).
Please email: mgavin@boston.k12.ma.us for addtional information.
Sincerely,
Michael Gavin
We are excited to get this program started this year so that both of you – students and parents – can gain some valuable technology skills and spend time learning and working together in a fun and stress-free class!
A few things:
Families are required to attend all scheduled classes (7 in total) and we ask you to check your calendar now to be sure you can do so. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, we ask that you step aside and let another family participate in your place. You will find the complete course calendar in this letter.
Class will be held at The Harbor School’s computer lab and we will have a pizza lunch for our first class together (we’ll discuss lunch plans for the duration of the course next week as well).
Please email: mgavin@boston.k12.ma.us for addtional information.
Sincerely,
Michael Gavin
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Hub on Wheels- Sunday, September 23, 2007
A Great Cause!
Join us for Boston's only citywide bike ride to support the Boston Digital Bridge Foundation, an organization that brings technology and its benefits to Boston Public School students and their families.
A Fabulous Time!
Hub On Wheels is Boston's largest city sponsored sporting event. Imagine being able to bike down Storrow Drive with no cars around to get in your way. You'll enjoy harbor views and hidden pathways, river greenways and Boston's wonderful and eclectic neighborhoods.
Hub on Wheels
Join us for Boston's only citywide bike ride to support the Boston Digital Bridge Foundation, an organization that brings technology and its benefits to Boston Public School students and their families.
A Fabulous Time!
Hub On Wheels is Boston's largest city sponsored sporting event. Imagine being able to bike down Storrow Drive with no cars around to get in your way. You'll enjoy harbor views and hidden pathways, river greenways and Boston's wonderful and eclectic neighborhoods.
Hub on Wheels
Friday, September 07, 2007
Welcome Back
Here we are again, on the verge of another school year. So much has changed since our last post. There a lot of new faces, spaces and we are all going through the paces to get our school up and running. Our new staff members are amazing. They have embraced our schools culture and have added a tremendous amount to our already solid learning community. Please continue to check in periodically.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Laptops for Learning
Laptops for Learning
A look at the learning options for Boston Public Schools' teachers and students with Laptops for Learning, the district's initiative to provide an instructional computer for every teacher.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
A look at the learning options for Boston Public Schools' teachers and students with Laptops for Learning, the district's initiative to provide an instructional computer for every teacher.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Friday, May 04, 2007
THIS SPACE COULD BE USED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS??
I imagine that this space could be used effectively for weekly announcements.
You can link to websites- Harbor School. You can make information accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.
You can link to websites- Harbor School. You can make information accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Kurzweil Trainings
Here are the dates and times that I have arranged for Tony Lopes from the O'Hearn to come and assist us with scanning material in to Kurzweil and to train individuals here on how to do this scanning ourselves.
He will be here doing this scanning and training at the follwoing dates and times:
Monday, January 8 - 7:45 - 9:10 a.m.
Thursday, January 10 - 7:45 - 9:10 a.m.
After these two sessions, we can schedule additional times if we feel they will be helpful.
Geri, maybe you could speak to the Learning Center Associates at each grade level about going at these times to get trained in the scanning as well.
Have a Happy New Year!
He will be here doing this scanning and training at the follwoing dates and times:
Monday, January 8 - 7:45 - 9:10 a.m.
Thursday, January 10 - 7:45 - 9:10 a.m.
After these two sessions, we can schedule additional times if we feel they will be helpful.
Geri, maybe you could speak to the Learning Center Associates at each grade level about going at these times to get trained in the scanning as well.
Have a Happy New Year!
School Preview Time Open Houses for New Students in 2007-2008
We will be having Open Houses/ Information Sessions for family’s interested in The Harbor School for their son/daughter in the 2007-2008 school year. The remaining sessions are scheduled for the following times: Tuesday, January 16th, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Students and families will be given tours by students and may visit classrooms between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 16th.
Expeditionary Learning National Conference
EL Master Class Proposals: The EL National Conference is being held on March 22nd – 24th at King Middle School in Portland, ME. We will be sending a group to attend this conference as usual. We also have always had some staff members present Master Classes at this conference. Attached to this bulletin you will find the Master Class proposal information that was e-mailed to you earlier. The deadline for Master Class submissions is Friday, January 5, 2007.
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