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Introducing Cybersecurity Concepts in the K-12 Classroom
Article by Kristeen Shabram, March 29, 2019 reposted with permission from CSTA As a Career and Technical Educator, equipping students with career-readiness skills, like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, is my first-order priority in the classroom. While these skills focus on preparing students to be successful in the workforce, we...
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A ‘Chrystal’ Clear Passion for Education
If energy and passion are essential to achieving success, then this month’s Featured Educator is the epitome of both. Meet Chrystal Hoe, a technology integrator with a desire to support education in a multitude of ways. Her ability to lead others in the charge to create meaningful, engaging learning experiences...
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#edcampMAleads 2019
This year over 100 educational leaders woke up early on a Saturday morning in February and traveled to Franklin, Massachusetts to attend #edcampMALeads. This edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for leaders and their needs. Unlike traditional conferences which have schedules set months in advance by the people...
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Call for Proposals for MassCUE/M.A.S.S. Now Open
Present at MassCUE/M.A.S.S. Fall Conference 2019! Submit a proposal to present at MassCUE by April 22, 2019! Opportunities to present include breakout sessions, the Playground, and the CUEKids, and Global Ed Student Showcases. Deadline: April 22, 2019 More information (be sure to click on the Present at MassCUE tab)
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Slavery in the North: The Untold Story
The MassCUE Classroom Grant I received has changed my classroom in ways that I could not have imagined. From the physical space of the room, to student learning and engagement, and even my own teaching style—it has all been transformed by this technology grant. The funds were used to purchase...
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MassCUE Spring Elections 2019-Nominations Open
This spring, MassCUE will elect the three (3) at-large officers to the MassCUE Board of Directors: President-elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Any MassCUE member who meets the requirements and is interested in serving on the Board is encouraged to nominate themselves or another eligible member. MassCUE members are also encouraged to...
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#Mathwithtech: Two Forces Unite in One Workshop
For those teaching middle or high school mathematics in our digital world, the workshop “Best Practices: #MathwithTech” may offer some key strategies. This full day workshop, taught by instructors Craig Sheil and Stefan Fritz, is designed to help participants consider best practices when mixing math and technology. The duo will...
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Tour Creator in the Elementary Classroom
by Joli Boucher Original post in Flipped Tech Coaching with Joli, January 24, 2019 WHAT IS TOUR CREATOR? Last year, Google released the web-based Tour Creator that allows users to create interactive 360 degree tours right from their computers. Photographs may be uploaded from the Google Street View app or directly...
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Leading Innovation for Teaching and Learning
Teacher, Instructional Coach, Learning Designer, Researcher… all of these words describe this month’s Featured Educator, Colleen Worrell. Her humble beginnings in education reach back to 1998, when she joined Hingham High School as a Social Studies and American Studies teacher. Her journey in education continued to expand as Colleen drew...
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Register Now for MassCUE/MASCD Spring Leadership 2019
Reminder of Special Offer: Register by 3/1/19 (date extended) to receive a complimentary copy of Julie Wilson’s new book: The Human Side of Changing Education. Join us for an exciting day of sharing and learning with timely and innovative sessions. Friday, March 15, 2019 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester,...
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, EdCamp Style Works For All!
Reflections of #EdCampSEMass by Rayna Freedman, Jacqueline Prester, Karen Winsper and Kim Zajac #EdCampSEMass opened its doors once again to host its 3rd annual event on Saturday, December 1, 2018. We welcomed sixty-seven attendees from forty-four different districts and/or companies to join a day of collaborative learning and professional development and...
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Promoting Literacy in our Elementary Library Makerspace
The main goal of my library makerspace is to support and promote literacy. Those literacies include traditional literacies like reading, writing, and research, but also include supporting students in digital literacy, coding literacy, and making. My main goal is still to get kids to love books and reading. I see...
May Featured Educator – Kristina Ierardi
April 30, 2024
MassCUE is pleased to announce Kristina Ierardi as our Featured Educator for May 2024! Digital literacy skills empower students, promote critical thinking, bridge divides and prepare students for life in the digital age. That’s why Digital […]