BHS Student Tech Crew

Preparing for 1:1 at MSMS

Preparing for 1:1 at MSMS

A great team from Burlington Public Schools has been getting 850 iPads ready for the 1:1 initiative at Marshall Simonds Middle School. The group includes members of our BPS EdTech Team, BPS IT Team, and Burlington High School Student HelpDesk. The group even includes a few BHS alumni that were former members of the Student HelpDesk. The 1:1 iPad initiative… Read more →

Gmail – Creating Student Contact Groups

Gmail – Creating Student Contact Groups

Burlington Public Schools is a Google Apps for Education district. All students and staff have Google accounts. One of the most powerful aspects of this consistent integration is the ability to communicate and collaborate in an organized system. The BPS EdTech Team recommends setting up class groups or blocks for better distribution of digital content and communication to students. This… Read more →

BHS Help Desk: Season 2

BHS Help Desk: Season 2

The BHS Student Help Desk is entering its second season and I wanted to share our course outline, pathways, and some of the opportunities we’ll be creating for Burlington high school faculty and staff.  Our student help desk is available six out of the seven periods a day and consists of students who have interest in educational technology. The technology competencies vary… Read more →

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BHS Student Help Desk Update

In a week, the Burlington High School Help Desk will be transitioning to the second semester and adding some new features. We are encouraging all of our faculty and staff to use the help desk to your advantage. We are here to help as much as possible and alleviate any stress or apprehension you may have with using technology in… Read more →

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If This Then That

    By: Rick Landry & Kevin Doan If This Then That/ Put the internet to work for you The basic gist of what IFTTT – It literally does put the internet to work for you. With IFTTT you won’t have to worry about forgetting your umbrella when it’s going to rain, or feel to over dressed when it’s nice… Read more →