A Monthly Newsletter for  Midway and Vickery Creek Elementary Teachers

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                           K. I. S. S.
Keep It Simple S-----! (or we should say Keep it Simple Solutions!
Thomas Jefferson has been accredited to this way of thinking that applies to many things we do everyday.  Some suggestions for K.I.S.S. as it relates to technology in the educational setting:
1) We should keep e-mails short and to the point.  The recipient on the other end will more likely read your message if it is simple.
2) We should take the time each morning to visit one site on the Internet that deals with a daily message.  Weather, history facts, word of the day trivia fact. Simple but informative current information that is so useful can be found at many sites. Remember Online Today with Classroom Connect is an excellent K.I.S.S. site.
3) Every week when you do a technology lesson, one tool, tip or trick should be incorporated into the lesson.  Keep it simple and allow the students time to practice.
Practice K.I.S.S.  It really works!

Acronyms in Technology
that KISS........Keep it Simple:
BTW:  By the Way
FYI:  For Your Information
ASAP:  As Soon As Possible
LOL:  Laugh Out Loud
OIC:  Oh I See
IMO:  In My Opinion
STID: Still In The Dark
TIA:  Thanks In Advance
WYSIWYG:  What You See Is What You Get

                 
John Chamberlain, a new third grade teacher at Vickery Creek, has put the morning announcements in the spotlight at Vickery Creek.   Fifth graders under Mr. Chamberlain's directions are  broadcasting announcements using many new features.  News clips from local television news shows are incorporated to highlight current events.  Slideshows are featured with announcements such as birthdays and lunch menus.  Students are producing short commercials as well as interesting interviews with school personnel to incorporate into the broadcast. 
Mr. Chamberlain works very hard to prepare the young news reporters to keep it concise and informative to begin every school day.  Way to go Mr. Chamberlain and his awesome news reporters!

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J. A. M.  Just a Minute Activity
Just a Minute Activitiy is a new feature that will be added to
The Technology Loop Web Page.  It will be a quick informative technology lesson that you can JAM into your day.   Check out the first JAM.   Let me know of things you would like to learn by completing the simple form!

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