We are fortunate that online learning is being explored in Franklin. You may have heard of Moodle which is open sourced software used to deliver the content of a particular classroom subject. This video provides an overview of online learning:
Thanks to Dr Scott McLeod who writes at Dangerously Irrelevant for sharing this which he helped to create.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
What are Smartboards?
Some Smartboards have been installed in Franklin's classrooms and more are being requested in the capital budget. What is a Smartboard and how does it work in the classroom?
These two videos will provide an overview:
"Interactive white boards" is the better description for this tool. Smartboard is also a brand name which is becoming like Kleenex and used to refer to tissues.
These two videos will provide an overview:
"Interactive white boards" is the better description for this tool. Smartboard is also a brand name which is becoming like Kleenex and used to refer to tissues.
School Committee 02/09/10
The collection of posts from the short School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Feb 9th can be found here:
Let's be honest! - seminar for Middle School Parents
The second of three seminars for parents of 5th through 8th grade students will be held Thursday evening, beginning at 7:00 PM Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium. The seminar should end about 8:30 PM.
Mindy Craven is the scheduled speaker for Thursday's Let's be honest seminar:
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Mindy Craven is the scheduled speaker for Thursday's Let's be honest seminar:
Mindy Craver is a Senior Community Health and Sexuality Educator for Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. She has been facilitating sexual health presentations for 14 years and is part of our Professional Training team. Mindy has held teaching positions at several area agencies including Health Awareness, Pro Health and ResourceFul, Inc. and has consulted with many other Central Massachusetts agencies, fostering a solid reputation for providing fact-based, fun and experiential sexual health programs. Mindy has successfully reached a variety of audiences with her participatory teaching style, including public middle school students, high risk youth, social service professionals, and parents. Mindy’s workshops are age-appropriate, thought provoking, and engaging. Currently, Mindy is focusing her efforts on the launch of Planned Parenthood’s parent education program Let’s Be Honest in Worcester. She is a graduate of Bridgewater State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the attached document.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Franklin mock trial team beats Bellingham, 83-77
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Melanie Graham/Daily News staff on 2/9/10
In their final preliminary match of this year's mock trial competition, Franklin High School beat out Bellingham High School 83 to 77 this afternoon.
With the win, Franklin remains undefeated this year with a 3-0 record in the state-wide mock trial competition, sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association.
Bellingham, who entered today's match undefeated, falls to a 2-1 record.
In the match, Bellingham acted as the defense and Franklin as the plaintiff. The trial took place at Bellingham Public Library.
This week marks the third and final week of preliminary competitions. Each team has three preliminary matches within one of 16 regions.
Following the results of this week's matches and any necessary tie-breakers, 16 teams will be chosen to move on to the next round. The final match will take place Friday, March 26 at Faneuil Hall in Boston.
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Vallee to hold office hours in Franklin, Medway
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports on 2/9/10
Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold walk-in office hours on Feb. 19 in Medway and Franklin.
Vallee or a member of his staff will take visitors at the Medway Town Administrator's office on 155 Village St. from 9 to 10 a.m.
From 10:30-11:30 a.m., he or a staff member will be at his Franklin office at 4 West St.
He and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
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Live reporting - closing items
5. Information Matters
• Superintendent’s Report
a. Enrollment Comparisons
b. The Backpack Bulletin – February 2010
391 students thus far have registered for kindergarten
Old business
New business
No information about the status of school, the weather information is still sketchy.
FEF Trivia Bee - Apr 29th
The central office has a team called the Histerbees!
Summer catalog for LIfe LOng Learning is not out, check out the offerings.
Motion to enter executive session, to not return to open session.
• Superintendent’s Report
a. Enrollment Comparisons
b. The Backpack Bulletin – February 2010
391 students thus far have registered for kindergarten
Old business
New business
No information about the status of school, the weather information is still sketchy.
FEF Trivia Bee - Apr 29th
The central office has a team called the Histerbees!
Summer catalog for LIfe LOng Learning is not out, check out the offerings.
Motion to enter executive session, to not return to open session.
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