I love technology and always have. Several years ago, making videos of school sporting events and showing them at our morning meetings led into a role of technology coordinator. My school knew they needed more educational technology, and since I had some skills they asked me to take on the role. Since that time, I… Continue reading Who is more out of touch? Twitter or me?
When I began blogging, it was as I built my role as a technology resource in my building. My teaching career is as a teacher of those with learning disabilities, focusing on those with language based reading disabilities. Working with students in this role has been a focus of mine since high school. I have… Continue reading LD Teacher as Tech Teacher?
Intro to Eagle Hill Southport In the skill-based transitional program at Eagle Hill Southport, we have a great impact on our unique student population. We strive to impact students’, with language-based learning disabilities, achievement in all academic areas. Given that we only have a limited time with them, our mission is to guide the acquisition… Continue reading “Eagle Hilling” Tech
The education world is buzzing with the idea of a flipped classroom. I saw a wonderful presentation last spring at the CAIS Academic Technology Retreat that really got me thinking about what and intriguing concept designed to incorporate learning and technology in and out of the classroom. As exciting as this concept is, for me,… Continue reading WebQuests: The Mini Flip
For many learners, summer is a great time to explore new and different activities such as sports, camp and going to the beach. Growing up I had the opportunities to swim, sail and play tennis with none of the summer spent doing academic related work. Today it seems every school and grade level has required… Continue reading Can technology help prevent summer regression?
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Earlier this year had to complete an assignment for my graduate class that proposed an action plan related to impacting student achievement. I outlined the implementation of technology curriculum directly into the academic classrooms of our skill-based program from students with learning disabilities. This plan laid out…
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For years I served on the board of directors of The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education, a group known to most as NYSCATE. One thing that I always had a problem with while working with NYSCATE was the name of that group. The name…
My husband and I love games. It is a fun way to hang in on a Saturday night and they are one of our favorite parts of going camping. This year being so busy we haven’t had much time to drag out our Monopoly or Scrabble Board. Who needs a Scrabble game anymore when you… Continue reading The rules of game playing
I am ever astounded at the fast pace of the changes in the world of technology. The role of technology in education is moving out of the computer lab in the classroom, leading to a greater importance to prepare all educators for technology integration. “New technology is a lightning rod and polarizing force because it… Continue reading Getting on the technology bus
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Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
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Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
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