Monthly Archives: April 2009

Email Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions for Using Our Updated Software

We have had a lot of very positive feedback regarding the updated email software, as well as several questions.  Below are some tips, tricks and suggestions you may find useful.  Question:  How do I change the default appearance (i.e. default … Continue reading

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CCSD is Now Using Twitter to Enhance Communications

Today we announced that the district will is using Twitter as yet another means of communicating with the families and community we serve. For those of you who use Twitter, you can follow district news using ccsdschools, which is the name … Continue reading

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Three Minute Update: April 16, 2009

The “Three Minute Update” is designed to provide you with a snapshot of key items related to the department of instructional technology that may be of interest to you. Items are listed in random order. Please share all or parts … Continue reading

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Clarkstown Education Foundation Technology Mini Grant Competition

The Clarkstown Education Foundation is again supporting a mini grant programs for teachers. The Foundation will be awarding two SMART Boards and three $500 prizes to support classroom technology initiatives. The winners will be selected in early June.  The mini-grant … Continue reading

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North High School Teacher Featured in SMART Board Article

The use of SMART Boards in the math classroom at North High School was highlighted in the April 2-8 edition of the Rockland County Times. In the article, math teacher Cherisse Donaire explained how the SMART Senteo student response system … Continue reading

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Purposefully Using Online Learning Communities To Leverage Professional Growth

At the urging of Dr. Valerie Henning-Piedmonte, director of instruction and professional development, John Calvert (learning facilitator) and I submitted a proposal to present at the 2009 National Staff Development Council’s (NSDC) Annual Conference.  Earlier this month, we learned that … Continue reading

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