Chatterpix
Simple video creator that turns any picture into something that can talk.
Vancouver Public Schools technology director named education tech leader to watch
Mark Ray, Vancouver Public Schools' director of instructional technology and library services, recently was named one of "20 to Watch" honorees for 2014-15 by the National School Boards Association's Technology Leadership Network. The honor recognizes education leaders from across the country for their work exploring and embracing innovative technology solutions that contribute to high-quality instruction [...]
Tellagami
Create and share a quick animated video.
Puppet Pals
Simple screen-casting video creator that can be used to visually and verbally show learning.
Socrative
Digital assessment creator that grades and records student achievement.
Tween Tribune
Safe place to read and discuss/comment on Lexile appropriate news articles.
Thinglink
Add text and video links to images to create rich content for primary documents.
Superintendent Steve Webb attends ConnectED to the Future summit
The White House selected VPS Superintendent Steve Webb as one of 100 school district leaders in the country to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s “ConnectED to the Future” summit meeting on Nov. 19, 2014.
weLearn 1:1
Design II Showcase Goal Area: Flexible Learning In spring 2013, every sixth-grader at Alki Middle School received an iPad for learning. It was the beginning of the weLearn 1:1 rollout of digital tools to every third- through 12th-grade student in the district. This year at Alki, every student and teacher is using an iPad. “Over the [...]
Vancouver Flex Academy at Lewis and Clark High School
Design II Showcase Goal Area: Programs of Choice Vancouver Flex Academy at Lewis and Clark High School is Vancouver Public Schools' newest program of choice. Recently, Principal Rob Duncan and teacher Katie Cunningham shared what’s happening in the school's new flexible learning program. “Students who come [here] have more control over what they are doing,” said [...]