Technology on trial! As I may of mentioned, I’m on the board for rewriting the technology regulations for the district. As they are right now, the rules are purposely vague and broad to dissuade teachers from venturing too far into the technology world. This is depressing, especially when you look at all the amazing possibilities for education.

Well score one for technology. This past Monday I presented the PollEverywhere student response system to the middle school and high school principle, the director of technology, director of instruction/supervision, and the science department. It is my hope that cell phone regulations will begin to lighten in order to promote greater communication and technological access to students. In addition, during the meeting I also presented to the group “how to make a smartboard using a Wii remote.” Everyone was truly floored by the possibilities of the wii remote.

I decided it was so cool that I’d show my students. Their reactions were even more remarkable. Most of them sent me emails saying that they were excited by this and are going to try to set it up at home. I think its great that this kind of thing is motivating students to get involved in science and technology.

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