Last week I was out of the building for 2 days, and will be again on November 15-16. Lots of people have been asking what I've been doing on those days. I am a member of the Washington State Educational Technology Assessment Development Group. In 2008, Washington State adopted new Ed Tech standards for students. The legislature mandated that assessments be developed that address the standards. Since January I've been working with a group of about 12 educators from around the state to develop these assessments. I plan to pilot one of these with 3rd graders later in the year as soon as it's available. If you're interested in learning more about Educational Technology in Washington State, go to http://k12.wa.us/EdTech/Assessment/edtechcbaBackground.aspx . I am continually working on developing and improving lessons that will support student achievement of these standards and to fulfill the library information and technology program's mission to "ensure that all students are effective users and producers of ideas and information".
After I initially wrote this posting, I learned that the school has been given a gift by an anonymous donor to assist with updating and enhancing the technology available to our students and teachers. I am incredibly grateful for this donor's generosity and am excited to work with Mr. Sammons and other teachers to determine the best possible manner to utilize these funds so that our students are acquiring the skills they need to be prepared to participate in a 21st Century economy and democracy. Thank you!!
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