Monthly Archives: May 2012

Google Adds Research Tool to Docs

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jkrouskoff

Today Google introduced a research tool that is embedded into the Google Docs experience.  Users can select a word or words in a document, right click and choose “Research” to learn more about a topic.  As stated on its information … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for Secondary Teachers to Choose Between a Netbook and a Laptop!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jkrouskoff

In response to teacher feedback, the Department of Instructional Technology would like to offer any teacher at the secondary schools who prefers a laptop to his/her current Netbook the opportunity to switch devices.  The netbook is small and extremely portable.  The laptop … Continue reading →

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BYOT and Cloud Drives (In Plain English)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jkrouskoff

A recent note home to parents explained several technology changes in our district.  I had written much of it, and was caught off guard when a parent and member of the technology committee mentioned she did not understand some of … Continue reading →

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South High School Students Skype with Author

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jkrouskoff

On Friday, May 4, 2012 a large group of students filled Ms. DiSavino’s classroom at South High School to participate in a Skype videoconference with Hanah Tinti.  Ms. Tinti is the author of The Good Thief, a novel the students read … Continue reading →

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