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Our Personal Learning Networks 62 Replies
Started by Sean Nash. Last reply by Ky Turner 1 day ago.
Teachers begin using cellphones in class... 7 Replies
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Walkthrough Form 2 Replies
Started by Nicole Williams. Last reply by Nicole Williams Dec. 9, 2009.
Accessing and Building Schema on the Way to Visual Literacy 2 Replies
Started by Sean Nash. Last reply by jennifer halter Nov. 12, 2009.
Google Apps by Department/CC 30 Replies
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Tech Cohort Assignment 2 (due Aug 10th) 266 Replies
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Fish in the Ocean Problem . . . 4 Replies
Started by Israel Elder. Last reply by Sean Nash Oct. 10, 2009.
Matt Ziesel on Good Morning America 4 Replies
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CAMP Success 10 Replies
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Ethical use of notes 4 Replies
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Class T-Shirt Contest
Started by Andrea Snapp Sep. 8, 2009.
SJSD EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK REVIEW 18 Replies
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Eyes Past Prints 6 Replies
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Senior Meeting During CAMP--September 3
Started by Tamara Talbot Aug. 31, 2009.
QUOTE COLLECTION 29 Replies
Started by Sean Nash. Last reply by jennifer halter Aug. 31, 2009.
Tailgater Tees!
Started by Andrea Snapp Aug. 27, 2009.
CAMP Activities for August-September 11 Replies
Started by Tamara Talbot. Last reply by Brian Stackhouse Aug. 25, 2009.
Class Sponsor Tees! 16 Replies
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LINKING PRACTICE 39 Replies
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Blog Posts
The Extended Value of Classroom Networks
An interesting thing happened on the way home from Educon 2.2 last Sunday night. Walking through the terminal and against my exhaustion, I reflexively checked my mail. Lazy eyes lifted open, I flicked my thumb scrolling… trolling for a demand of action. I’m hyper-connected. I pay for it. And yet, I’m a better teacher and leader because of it. This is the sort of thing that I am betting many folks in this network
Posted by Sean Nash on February 5, 2010 at 9:54pm
Why CAMP if this isn't KOA?
Being a newbie, not only is everything new to me as far as High School goes, but also, as Benton goes. However; one of the things that has made the playing field level with every other staff member is CAMP. As this is new this year to BHS. When I first heard of CAMP, of coarse I was gung-ho. After all, I love to c… Continue
Posted by jennifer halter on January 29, 2010 at 6:55am — 2 Comments
Laptop Love Affair
Posted by Christine Prussman on January 28, 2010 at 1:29pm — 2 Comments
Typical Day @ Benton Library Media Center
It's always so great to see classes using the library to its fullest (literally and figuratively). On this particular day, we had 3 classes totaling 45 students plus 3 teachers and 2 librarians. Not only that, the classes were amazin… Continue
Posted by Melissa Corey on January 25, 2010 at 1:01pm — 3 Comments
Tech Cohort Assignment 2 Reflection or Napping Material: You decide
On August 12, 2009 I made a commitment to these two fell… Continue
Posted by Christine Prussman on January 21, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments
Is This a Sluggish Strategy?
Posted by Sean Nash on January 20, 2010 at 9:00am
Making Friends With Failure
So here's the setup... today's Daily Shoot challenge was to capture a silhouette of some sort. My plan from the warm confines of my living room this Sunday afternoon? => Turn it around a bit. Grab that cop… Continue
Posted by Sean Nash on January 11, 2010 at 12:00pm
MMX: Grading Considerations
As we enter the new semester and continue investigate how we measure our students' learning, have your department read and discuss this article on standar… Continue
Posted by Jeanette Westfall on January 6, 2010 at 6:30am — 16 Comments
"You Want Me To Use This In My Classroom? What's The Point?"
Indulge me.
Hit the link and read the entire post. It was the BEST BLOGPOST in 2009. It's about using technology in your classroom. It will resonate; I am sure of it. Then, let's begin a crucial conversation about this...
Comment back with your thought… Continue
Posted by Jeanette Westfall on January 1, 2010 at 11:00am — 10 Comments
Decisions: The Currency of Educational Action
Choices... decisions... education. Three simple words deeply embedded within my world. For years I have been amazed while reflecting on the cascade of decisions a teacher makes in even one class period with a typical group of 20 or so students. I felt compelled to ponder thi… Continue
Posted by Sean Nash on December 31, 2009 at 6:02pm
Happy New Year...2010
Happy New Year! Welcome Back in 2010!
It’s great to have everyone back for a new semester! We are looking forward to all the possibilities the New Year has to bring. As we begin the second half of our school year, I think it is important to celebrate the successes we have seen so far this year.… Continue
Posted by Jeanette Westfall on December 31, 2009 at 5:40pm — 5 Comments
What a Semester on The Digital Express!
The first semester has passed by rather quickly and right along with it, The Digital Express has grown by leaps and bounds. Here are some statistics I think many of you will find interesting:
1. We have 476 members on this site.
2. There are 50 different groups devised around teaching and learning and over… Continue
Posted by Dr. Jaime Dial on December 22, 2009 at 1:21pm
2009 Edublogs Awards Nominations
Have you noticed the icy blue badge in the sidebar to the right of SJSD Digital Express? Although Saint Joseph Digital Express isn't yet what I would call a super example of the use of "video in education" (though who knows what… Continue
Posted by Sean Nash on December 14, 2009 at 3:30pm
See for Yourself...
We hope you have all been able to enjoy this much needed respite brought on by the weather and are ready to finish off this semester strongly. We really missed seeing you all during… Continue
Posted by Jeanette Westfall on December 10, 2009 at 11:15pm
Read @ Benton Poster Campaign
Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read @ Benton poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your books! You can choose any book . . . your favorite book, the book you're currently reading, etc. Just stop by the library before school, after school, or during your plan period to have your… Continue
Posted by Melissa Corey on December 9, 2009 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments
Technology Integration in Contemporary Instruction
Posted by Robert Langner Jr. on December 6, 2009 at 9:40pm — 1 Comment
Thanking with the Power of Three
BEGINNING… I thought about it morning, noon, and night. We need help. It’s been a rough THREE months with expectations, deadlines, and accountability. The economy is rough. The war is still going. Students seem more apathetic than ever. As a principal, I want to run around and tell everyone they are doi… Continue
Posted by Jeanette Westfall on November 22, 2009 at 9:32pm — 5 Comments
Data Analysis in Professional Development: 11.19.2009
What a great PD afternoon we had Wednesday. As you all read through, analyzed, and discussed the MSIP 5 Advanced Questionnaire, it was a powerful to watch you tackle the tough truths presented in the data. The conversations in your group… Continue
Posted by Jeanette Westfall on November 22, 2009 at 7:55pm — 6 Comments
Tinkering: A "Boys Only" Club?
Boys only?
According to the NCES, since 2004, girls have -in general- been shown to outdo boys in nearly every measure of academic success. Girls outpace boys on nearly every one of our… Continue
Posted by Sean Nash on November 15, 2009 at 11:13pm
Transforming School Culture - A Book Study Club
One of the downfalls with many waves of educational reform seems to deal with the "sticking-to-it" aspect. A school or district tries a… Continue
Posted by Erin Nash on November 8, 2009 at 2:16pm — 21 Comments
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