Technology Day @ CRMS....

Photoshop Elements with Mr. Dikkers

Clayton Ridge Middle School students participated in an afternoon of various technology sessions on April 10, 2012.  In some capacity all middle school students and staff participated with the afternoon's events. The technology sessions offered during the afternoon were brainstormed by our 7th and 8th grade students who serve on our School Improvement Advisory Committee.  There were six sessions offered and the content was delivered by Clayton Ridge Staff and our local AEA consultants. All of the sessions offered are applicable tools that address 21st Century Learning Skills for any subject or content area.  The topics were relevant and geared to the improving instructional delivery using technology.

N. Thiese offering tips to evaluating websites

The sessions offered included:
•Photoshop Elements
•Google Docs
•Google Forms
•Website Evaluation tips and tricks
•iMovie
•Cyber safety - scenarios and discussion

Google Docs with Sara Sieck and Jason Martin Hiner

7th and 8th grade students and staff participated in all sessions.  5th and 6th grade students were able to participate in the session of cyber safety scenarios and discussion.

Cyber Safety Discussion with Amy Holst and Mrs. Thomas

All members of the 7th and 8th grade learning community took a survey to get their opinion on the day's sessions.  There were 83 students surveyed and the general feedback was positive and students offered great input for using technology with instructional delivery. 81 out of 83 students surveyed said they learned something new and they would be able to use the acquired skill to enhance their learning during a school day. The overall voted favorite session offered was Photoshop Elements by Mr. Dikkers.  Overall it was a great day and a wonderful learning opportunity for all.

iMovie with Deb Henkes

Google Forms with Mark Klinkefus and Donna Heying