Progress

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We are moving forward here at Hillsboro R3.  Google Apps is the name of the game and we are full time players.  All of our 7th graders (Thank you Mrs. Fete and Mr Holley) are now Google ready. They have Google accounts for school and know how to use them.  We had fun creating a shared document about the Pros & Cons of using Google Drive at school; and Mrs. Fete had her students take a fun 'quiz' using Google.

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Our teachers are moving forward with technology, too.  We will not be left behind!  We are using these Web 2.0 tools to collaborate with those in our Professional Learning Communities on various projects, including professional development with AFL (Assessment for Learning) and jointly creating common assessments. Ask one of our health teachers about their recent experience.  Mr. Allison's using Google, too!  We are moving forward, Hillsboro.  While it's true that change, and especially change related to technology, can be scary, we are ready.  If you have any questions about Google Apps for Education, please let me know.  I might not know the answer, but I bet I could Google it. =)

That's it for now.  It's time to get ready for the parade.  Go Hawks!