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05
Jul
Blog / Posted by Donna Ouellette
My first introduction to the idea of computer coding came from a parent who kept mentioning how he was using it with his children at home. He questioned the principal and I at a school open house about whether it was taught in our school. I looked into what computer coding was and possible professional development. I have to admit, that I was nervous and felt overwhelmed when I first thought about coding.
I tried searching for any Professional Development about coding with kids and came across...
05
Jul
Blog / Posted by Alyssa Taft
I am 55 years old. I remember TV in black and white with less than 10 channels, a telephone attached to the wall by a chord and music recorded onto large black vinyl discs played with a needle. I began my career in the corporate world while the “typing pool” still existed, mail came from the post office and meetings were always in person. Well, we’ve come a long way since then. I wondered, though, had I really come that far? Now, don’t think that this is going to be another essay about how...
30
Jun
Blog / Posted by Sarah Hunicke
In an effort to begin to shift the culture of the Portsmouth High School library to a more collaborative, innovative space, we hosted three Listening Lunches this winter. I solicited student musicians to perform during all three lunches, advertised the events, encouraged students to attend with a bag lunch, placed large garbage cans around the library, and held my breath.
The results were better than I could have hoped for the first event, just before the December vacation. Students were...
30
Jun
Blog / Posted by Sandra Savella
I attended a 6 hour workshop from Code.org, taught by an instructor/teacher experienced and qualified to teach Code.org in schools. The workshop was offered by my school district to the elementary Library Media Specialists, as a result of the new state mandate that all students in Rhode Island schools be introduced to computer science. Learning how to code with Code.org is simple and fun for elementary school students. The workshop consisted of an introduction on using Google...
02
Jun
Blog / Posted by Donna Ouellette
I was curious about the Film Festival when we received the free all access pass. I looked into the various options at the Festival and was surprised at the value of the pass. I decided that I should put it to good use and attend as many screenings as I could. My first screening was at the Gilder Center for the Arts on February 20th and was of various short films from different countries (NYICFF Party Mix). I didn’t know what to expect and I was surprised to see so many young children coming to...
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