Dear Sylvia,
As a lifetime member of ISTE and former ISTE Board of Directors member, it is encouraging to see this organization grow and make a real difference in K-12 schools. The recently revised ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students is a big improvement over the original and aligns well with the Generation YES philosophy. The present draft of new ISTE NETS for Teachers is just as powerful.
In ISTE's effort to get feedback on these new standards, they are having meetings at various locales. I was lucky enough to be part of such an event at the NCCE conference in Seattle a couple weeks ago. Of course, we bought along GenYES students and their teacher from Rose Hill JHS to be part of the process. Rose Hill is an eight-year GenYES school and these kids were very experienced in working with teachers to improve learning. I am very appreciative of ISTE leaders Anita MacAnear and Leslie Conery for their efforts and listening to what students have to say. I think everyone will be very pleased with the new ISTE NETS for Teachers that will be presented at NECC.
Forward >> Dennis
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New York BOCES Builds Network of Student Technology Mentors with Generation YES
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES in New York has been
awarded a $650,000, two-year Enhancing Education Through Technology
grant that will give middle school students the chance to teach
their teachers and peers about technology.
Generation YES is partnering with the HFM and WSWHE BOCES and 30
participating districts to develop and sponsor active New York
State
Student Technology Leader clubs. This summer, selected middle-school
students will attend a week-long camp where they will learn leadership
and mentoring skills. Back in school, these teen leaders will mentor
teachers and students in how to use technology in education.
See the full press release.
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TechYES Students Ace Tech Literacy Test
At Barber Middle School in Cobb County, GA, assistant principal Bob Downes reports that his TechYES students passed the state tech literacy test (TLA) at a greater rate than the school or county average. Barber TechYES students passed at a 71% rate. The school pass rate was 52% and the county rate was 63%. TechYES appears in the Georgia Technology Literacy Assessment Toolkit as the only project-based method for teaching and assessing student technology literacy. Bob also reports that the TechYES projects show parents that their children are learning to use technology well. Said one parent, " I was very pleased that my son was offered the opportunity to be a part of the conference and the TechYES class. He enjoyed the experience, and he seemed to have learned a lot of new things about the technological aspects of society, especially as these relate to his classroom and his future chosen career." Learn more about TechYES - Student Technology Literacy Certification for grades 6-9. |
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Welcome (back) Emily!
We are very pleased to announce that Emily McCartan has joined Generation YES. She will be working with districts and service centers implementing custom
solutions for student-centered technology integration.
Emily began her career as a GenYES student in 1997 when she was a
seventh grader (her lesson plan was a HyperStudio presentation about
sub-Saharan Africa). Since graduating from Lewis and Clark College she
has worked with teachers and students on technology integration at
schools in the US Virgin Islands, and now we are very happy to welcome her back to the GenYES family.
Click here to see Emily as a GenYES student! |
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Be a Thinkquest Judge
The Oracle Education Foundation needs YOU to be a judge in the annual ThinkQuest International website building competition. Students age 9-19 join global teams to build innovative and educational websites to share with the world. This is a unique volunteer opportunity to promote and support student-led academic projects and to recognize the hard work of student teams from around the world. ( Download the PDF flyer) |
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Liberia Renaissance Academy Opens
Many of you that follow this newsletter know that Generation YES founder Dennis Harper has been very involved in building a new 21st century school in Liberia. Dennis conceived and served as the chairman of the Liberia Renaissance Education Complex Board of Directors for two years and raised more than $1.1 million for these very deserving children. The education complex opened its first phase last week and Dennis has happily turned over the day-to-day operation and administration of the school to local educators. Check out the photo gallery of Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf at the opening ceremonies. |
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GenYES Students Can Help!
We know. You want to provide relevant, 21st century experiences for
your K-12 students. You want teachers to use engaging technology in
every lesson. You are working hard to make that happen every single day. Generation YES is here to help. If you've ever thought, "someday, I'll do GenYES..." let's make that someday happen! Sign up now for Fall 2008 GenYES classes and clubs!
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