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Programming With Scratch

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Computer programming has changed considerable since the days of FORTRAN and BASIC. Today, tools like Scratch can be used to engage and teach even young students fundamental programming concepts. As described on their About page:

Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, [...]

Pop Art Serial Prints and Photoshop

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

In the 1960s, Andy Warhol created several “mass-produced” images from photographs of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Jackie Onassis that cemented his status as a pop art icon.  Warhol’s classic screen prints can never truly be replicated, but the spirit of his serial images can be explored digitally and appreciated artistically thanks [...]

Study Aids for Today’s Students

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

In preparation for last week’s trimester exams, Ashley O’Toole, our Middle School Learning Specialist, reviewed some study and test-taking strategies with the seventh grade.  Her presentation, which she graciously agreed to share with a wider audience, can benefit students of all ages:

Many of the techniques Ashley suggested can be supported by technology, and the array [...]