TAYLOR EDU: Edmondo 101

The Taylor School District is helping its teachers learn more about common core objectives and technology this summer through what is becoming known as the "Taylor EDU" campaign.

The TSD has combined with state and federal programs and school improvement efforts to hire coaches from within the district to provide professional development for all of the system's instructional staff during the summer break.

The staff will offer a wide range of courses including some focusing on Twitter, OpenOffice, Interwrite Boards, Desktop and Browser Tips, Math Common Core, Project-based Learning, Engaging Students, increasing feedback, effort math instruction through literature, community resources and more.

Here are some pictures from our first Edmodo class, Edmodo 101, with 201 and 301 to follow as the summer progresses. This is a Facebook-type collaboration tool for adults and students. These classes are part of the Taylor summer professional development program. The class was presented by Mike Weaver and Colleen Ampezzan with help form Amy Farkas. We had a great turnout.  Teachers brought their smart phones and tablets prepared to learn how to integrate these tools into their classroom lessons.

Teachers will learn how to use different technologies to help engage students in and out of class. Sessions will also cover topics to help increase student achievement in Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.