It is important that Tonya and I know your concerns about the technology in your classrooms. We are currently busy trying to get MLTI computers reimaged and assigned to students. That means that we are spending nearly every second on that process. I know that is frustrating for the schools that do not have MLTI computers because you are not seeing us to answer quick questions. PLEASE do not leave us voicemail messages at Central Office. I am rarely there because I do spend MOST of my time in the schools. Email is the fastest way to get to both of the tech staffers because we always have our computers on and check our emails frequently. Soon we will have a published schedule so you will know exactly where we are each day. You are welcome to call me on my cellphone as well. Your principals and secretaries have that number. You can call me during the evenings at home. My phone is listed in the local telephone directories.
Some teachers have already started to use Compass Learning and they are impressed. What they have found is that the printed material Pam gave you is useful as you set up your first students. This is particularly true for the middle school staffs who attended the first day. If you still have questions, please email me and I will see if I can find the answers for you. There is much information contained within the program including a users’ manual. This is found under curriculum resources.
As the superintendent pointed out, communication is so important as we work to educate our students. I know that sometimes when I am in a rush to get things done, I do not communicate as well as I should. I am trying to make sure that all your concerns are attended to in a timely manner. Please bear with me as the year begins. I am sure that things will get better as the year progresses and before we know it we will be getting ready for summer again.
Here is an open source program for your advanced math students. GeoGebra
Remember to please add comments about things your find that are helpful to other teachers. There are many talented teachers in this district that have MUCH to share.
