Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Google for Education


Google for Education Comes to Spofford!


We are excited to announce the implementation of Google for Education beginning this year at Spofford Pond School.  Google for Education provides many digital tools to enhance the way we use technology and share information within and beyond our school community. Our main objective is to have a place where students can share work, communicate with teachers and save/retrieve projects using laptops, tablets and other devices. We piloted this over the past two school years with grade six students and that went very well!  
Google for Education, a suite of free, cloud-based productivity tools allows us to collaborate and communicate more effectively through the use of technology.  It also offers a range of new learning opportunities for both teachers and students.  Further information about Google for Education can be found at: www.google.com/edu/ and www.google.com/edu/trust/

Technology Essential Questions:
How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?
How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?
How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Green Screen Technology Comes to Spofford!

Summer 2015 was a busy time at Spofford Pond School.  We were fortunate to have two Masconomet High School students volunteer their time and help Spofford build its very own Green Screen Studio.

The Green Screen studio is located in the library and in conjunction with iPads and the Green Screen app, students and teachers will be able to come to the studio and create in front of the green screen.

Watch for future productions!





Laptop Carts Ready for Students


Grade Level Classroom and Special Education laptop carts ready for students!