TUFSD Blogs

As we continue to explore the benefits of Web 2.0 applications for our students, it is important that we provide the proper level of professional support to our teachers. This includes modeling best practices and providing a framework for purposeful use. There is the potentional for a flashpoint with regard to blogging, so it is important that we are proactive in this area. The following article is informative and will be useful to us as we prepare our new technology plan and corresponding acceptable use policy.

http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/november-december-2006/blog-rules.html

John C. and I have discussed the powerful model that seems to be driving the Mabry Middle School in Marietta, Georgia. The extensive site they have built and the seemingly complete buy in by the staff and community is quite invigorating.

For example, I took some time to peruse their blogs, and it seems that each of the teachers uses the blog to post what was done that day in school, upcoming items of interest (i.e. tests), and resources related to classroom content. If parents are harnessing the power of RSS feeds to these blogs, this is a great model. I will continue to explore this school’s resources.

On Friday evening, December 1, 2006, the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns registered this domain to support its expanding demand for providing an authentic audience for the students served in the district.