Movie by GenYes Students a Shining Moment for SCSD
Excerpt: Maybe old platitudes like “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” or “No pain, no gain” have become worn out and tired. But, then again, we have a tendency to forget that teachers do not need to expose themselves to risk when implementing a technology project. First, The Tech Team has two fully-certified K-12 teachers on staff experienced in coaching other teachers about technology integration. All you have to do is ask for help, suggestions, training, coaching and/or some good, old-fashioned TLC and hand-holding.
On April 30 and May 1, Innovate-Educate New Mexico took place at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque. A well-attended show with over 450 teachers and technology leaders from across the state, it was an excellent opportunity for collaboration with peers and a look-ahead to technologies available today and on the horizon. The one horrible technology gaff: Albuquerque Convention Center does not have wireless Internet connections or Wi-Fi available for visitors and attendees. Shame! Shame!
Socorro Consolidated Schools was highly honored by the Open Light Partnership for our partipation in and support of the three Open Light Conferences in 2008-2009 and for our attendance in the RETA Webinar Series. Several of our teachers and technology specialists were featured in a brief movie filmed by Vincent Gargotta entitled Open Light Movie. A link is available on the SCSD Web Page.
Howver, the stars of the conference were three Socorro students named J.R., Joel and Autumn, part of the GenYes program led by Michael Torres. GenYES is an innovative program that creates 21st Century leaders and learners. GenYES students help teachers use technology in classrooms, supporting effective technology integration school-wide. Their film (CLICK HERE TO VIEW IT) made me prouder to be an educator than anything I’ve done since teaching Second Grade. Please watch their movie so you can appreciate the comments that follow. It is also available on the SCSD Web Page.
