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 [...]

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 [...]

Teaching a course to seventh graders and adults has reminded me of a painful fact of life; my middle-aged eyes (and those of many of my peers) just aren’t what they used to be.  Even with a projector and large screen, from the back of the classroom my computer display looks pretty small.  After wincing [...]