Monthly Archives: September 2013

Free Webinars on the Common Core Implementation

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Join us for these free webinar events! Trouble viewing this message?  Click here to view in a web browser. Pre-registration is not required and all webinars will be recorded. Hope to see you there! Implementing the English Language Arts-Literacy Common … Continue reading →

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Free Hands-ON Bookshare and Read & Write Gold NH Regional Trainings

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Welcome back to a phenomenal new school year! Let’s start it off right with FREE training to support educators and students. Register for one of the free HANDS-ON Bookshare and Read & Write Gold NH Regional Trainings. These trainings are … Continue reading →

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Blissfully Wired: 10 Rules for Digital Happiness

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of tech/human connectivity can overwhelm even the savviest of techies and frazzle even the most zen amongst us. So here are 10 rules to guide you toward digital happiness: 1. Be present:  We tend to privilege … Continue reading →

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Competency Based Education: A Clear Advantage

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Give competency-based education a chance What if students earned college credit for what they learn and can do, rather than the amount of time they spend sitting in a classroom seat? A movement is starting around the country to do … Continue reading →

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Building Classroom Community Amongst the Machines

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Stan Freeda

There’s no denying that most of us are engrossed daily with technology. The attachment is evident in just about every public place. Mobile devices, for many of us, have become our closest friend. In April, the Telegraph reported on toddlers … Continue reading →

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School Bandwidth Speed Test Month Coming for New Hampshire

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Stan Freeda

In preparation for the upcoming Smarter Balanced online assessments, as well as to take action on the President’s new ConnectED initiative, take local steps to maximize the impact of current funds, and make the case to connect every teacher and … Continue reading →

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MOOC-Ed on the Digital Learning Transition

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Project 24 is excited to share with you an interesting opportunity for you and ideally a team from your district to participate in a Massive Open Online Course for Educators (MOOC-Ed) on the Digital Learning Transition.  This free, online course … Continue reading →

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October is Cybersecurity Month: Take the Pledge!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Stan Freeda

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Cyber Pledge campaign.  By signing this pledge, users are affirming their commitment to cybersecurity and using good computing practices both at work and at home.  Based on pledges last … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 12, 2013 by Stan Freeda

This summer, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to issue a sweeping Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the E-Rate program for the 21st century.   The NPRM asks many questions including whether there should be additional funding for … Continue reading →

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No Child Left Untableted

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Sally Hurd Smith, a veteran teacher, held up her brand-new tablet computer and shook it as she said, “I don’t want this thing to take over my classroom.” It was late June, a month before the first day of school. … Continue reading →

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