During our first work days, I spent time unpacking the grant computers,recording the serial numbers and putting them in the new charging carts. This was a harder job than I would have guessed. Getting the power cords plugged into the back of the carts was no fun!
I helped several teachers troubleshoot their interactive boards to get them working for the first day with the students. I received a request from 2nd grade (via email) to help them locate appropriate resources for a unit they are planning to teach on on astronauts. This is the first time anyone has requested material using email, mostly they leave notes in my mailbox so this is a step in the right direction.
I introduced the topic of a project based learning unit on heroes to our 5th graders. I opened 6 word documents on 6 computers and put a different question about heroes on each one. I randomly assigned the students into groups of 3. Each group moved to a computer read the question and typed a response. I timed them for a minute and then they changed computers and answered the next question. This continued until they had a chance to respond to all of the questions. We will discuss the responses during our next session.
A technician from our local high school is hopefully coming next week to set up the laptops and wireless networks. He should also help with getting ePearl up and running.
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