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Jim Barrett's picture
04
Apr
Cohort Member Jim Barrett Reflects on His Role as Technology Support Teacher
News / Posted by Jim Barrett
As Technology Support Teacher I am the main contact for Technology questions and issues in my building. I try to "keep the trains running on time" by working with all staff with their technology (hardware mostly) questions and try to provide solutions to their issues. As  with so many of our issues in public schools, many of the issues with our hardware stem from the heavy use and age of this hardware. My duties as Technology Support Teacher have allowed me to see  the big picture in a building...
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Mary Moen's picture
01
Apr
Register now for Using Digital Media to Empower Youth
Blog / Posted by Mary Moen
The ability to create and share information on the Internet can be a powerful experience. So just exactly how are teens today using digital media to empower themselves? This public event brings together a panel of young adults who will tell their stories about using digital media to express themselves in a positive way to spread their message and connect with others. ...
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Alyssa Taft's picture
22
Mar
3, 2, 1, Action! Librarians Learn the Ins and Outs of Starting a Film Program
News / Posted by Alyssa Taft
March 22, 2016. Narragansett, RI. Media Smart Libraries teamed up with Joan Mouradjian, Library Media Specialist and 2015 Teacher of the Year at the Narragansett Pier Middle School Library, for the workshop Starting a Video Program in Your Library. This workshop was geared towards public and school librarians interested in developing videography programs for their libraries.   The workshop began with an overview by Joan...
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Alyssa Taft's picture
19
Mar
Navigating Our Digital World: Community Comes Together to Share, Collaborate
News / Posted by Alyssa Taft
March 19, 2016. Barrington, RI. Media Smart Libraries hosted an unconference at Barrington High School Library in conjunction with EdTechRI titled Navigating Our Digital Lives: In School and Beyond. This organically created event brought together tech experts, administrators, teachers, parents, legal counsel and others to explore what it means for children and teens to be living and navigating a digital world.   The morning began with participants engaging in both traditional and digital...
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Lee-Ann Galli's picture
15
Mar
Cohort Member Lee-Ann Galli Gets "All the Feels" At PCFF Event
News / Posted by Lee-Ann Galli
This weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Providence Children’s Film Festival’s event, Be A Cinema Detective. During this program the audience watched a variety of short film’s including William Joyce’s “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore”. The story, told in both black and white and color and using instruments instead of dialogue, tells the tale of Mr....
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