K-12 https://xitter.cf/t.co/rl7A0QpWqM Specialist/Teacher helping to integrate tech into a future-ready curriculum. Focus: APCS, PBL, academic innovation, student-centered learning.

Joined September 2010
I am fortunate to work @DS_Schools where the admin supports creativity, collaboration & critical thinking. Thanks to @eschoolnews for publishing my project ideas! #edtech #pbl #innovation Why I use student-driven ideas in my curriculum eschoolnews.com/2019/05/20/s… … via @eschoolnews
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Congratulations @DS_Schools for being awarded the @CollegeBoard's 2021-2022 Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science Principles! Schools receiving this award have expanded women’s participation in the course to close the gender gap among students.
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Playing video games could boost brain function in children, suggests new study npr.org/2022/10/27/113204203…
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Dianne Pappafotopoulos retweeted
'It just makes everyone’s lives easier' Dover-Sherborn seniors create running app to aid coaches, aspiring female scientists |✏️:@TimDumas metrowestdailynews.com/story…
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Honored to be part of @DS_Schools community for the past 10 years & humbled to hear Ss speeches at Teacher Appreciation Day on my behalf. I appreciate the recognition and will always be grateful to my Ss who contributed so much to MY teaching & THEIR learning. Thank you! #WeAreDS
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So proud of my Intro to JavaScript Ss @DS_Schools who are working on their final project to create and code their own Escape Room game. To initiate the process, they each walked me through their idea with a screencast of their game design flowchart. #creativecoding #WeAreDs
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So proud of my Ss in AP Comp Science Principles course @DS_Schools for completing and submitting their CPT digital portfolios as the first step in the exam process. #WeAreDS #Perseverance
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We've launched the Responsible AI Initiative to bring AI research under the umbrella of fairness, accountability, transparency and ethics, and to apply these principles to real-world applications affecting society. cmu.is/responsible-ai via @cmuhcii
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In addition to studying for the exam, Ss in AP Comp Sci Principles @DS_Schools work diligently on their CPT digital portfolios in preparation for the upcoming College Board submission. Thrilled to see student enthusiasm, engagement and perseverance in this course! #WeAreDS #APCSP
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Ss in Video Game Design @DS_Schools are preparing for their final project where they will design a game on their own. First step is to add their creative ideas and plans to their Game Design Document. So impressed with Ss fascinating and outstanding submissions! #unity3d #WeAreDs
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Ss in Video Game Design ⁦@DS_Schools⁩ create animations in preparation for their upcoming gaming projects. #WeAreDS
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"Owen Bingham was an outstanding student, captain of the state championship golf team and a young man who loved supporting his friends and peers in all DS sports. ... We are heartbroken." Dover-Sherborn mourns high school senior killed in car crash milforddailynews.com/story/n…
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Wordle 214 3/6 Yay! ⬜⬜⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟨⬜🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Tried the Wordle Game today and guessed the word in 4 tries. Fun game! Wordle 207 4/6 ⬜🟨⬜⬜🟩 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Ss in the JavaScript Programming class @DS_Schools work on developing flowcharts to map out the sequence of steps before coding their games. #WeAreDS #coding #programming #edtech
Ss in Tech & Society class @DS_Schools finalize their Cybersecurity games to demonstrate the importance of protecting themselves from cyber threats. #WeAreDs
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Thank you to our DSHS Sparkle Committee for a wonderful Fall celebration treat! #WeareDS
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DS Silver Linings Video drive.google.com/file/d/1WW5… Note: May elicit tears and laughter
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I wrote this article to alert teachers of AI's ability to write student essays, stories, and poems. GPT-3 is one of many ethical and pedagogical AI challenges educators will face in the years to come. #edtech #aiedu #edreform #edadmin #elachat #sschat intrepidednews.com/now-ai-is…