Category Archives: Technology

Flip Fading Away…Oh No

Posted on April 13, 2011 by CathyGermano

Today I read on twitter that Cisco has decided to pull the plug on their Flip video camera. They will no longer produce the small, simple to use video camera. I was saddened to hear this news. I love my HD flip … Continue reading →

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Change is good

Posted on November 10, 2010 by CathyGermano

Today I was sent a link to a news story from New York City. It was the announcement by Mayor Bloomberg of Chancellor Joel Klein stepping down and being replaced by Cathie Black. The reason this is so meaningful is what came … Continue reading →

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Game Changer

Posted on November 3, 2010 by CathyGermano

A parent sent me a link to a NY Times article about a child and an iPad. This video and clip speak volumes about the possibilities that technology can have on the lives of students with disabilities. When are insurance … Continue reading →

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Digital Citizenship

Posted on October 15, 2010 by CathyGermano

I believe that digital citizenship should be part of classroom curriculum. We need to be teaching ethical use of social media because of the importance today of the social web. The idea that with the growing importance of the social web, students should … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on September 8, 2010 by CathyGermano

School started today and I have to say everything went very smooth. The students showed no signs of the jitters and the faculty and staff had their game faces on. This year my idea was to try out my new … Continue reading →

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