Blog - Melinda S. Miller

Skitch Examples for Admin Meeting

Today is our first Technology Smackdown at our Admin team. There will be 3 of us sharing today and I have chosen to showcase Skitch. Below are picture examples. The reason I am sharing on my blog is in case I can't mirror my iPad with the Reflector App. I know we will have internet access just not mirroring. ... Read More about Skitch Examples for Admin Meeting

Photostream as/for Professional Development

Finally! One way to use Photostream at school. During a "faculty meeting" a couple of weeks ago I introduced Photostream to my staff. Prior to the meeting they had to make sure they had Photostream turned on on their iPad and I had to know what account their ipad was set up under.(We have a designated account for each teacher but there have been glitches and I have allowed different accounts to ... Read More about Photostream as/for Professional Development

Wallwisher For Teacher Input – End Year To-Do List

So I don't forget anything for the end of the year maybe I will share this with my teachers. It's hard to remember everything so they can help me. I was originally looking to use this for exit tickets. Just brainstorming ways to model technology. Created with Padlet ... Read More about Wallwisher For Teacher Input – End Year To-Do List

SWMAESP Safety PD Rescheduled for April 8th

Dear SWMAESP Members, We have rescheduled our Safety/De-escalation training for Monday April 8th. Tracy Daniels from Bolivar has secured our presenter for this date. Originally we had close to 40 principals signed up for this training. We hope to get back up to that number again. When: Monday April 8th 1:00-3:00PM Where: WOLF School (Same location as Nov. meeting) Link to map to WOLF School ... Read More about SWMAESP Safety PD Rescheduled for April 8th

“Noodle Tag” – Staff Stress Relief

What do you do with your staff to have fun? Just a quick 15 min. activity to blow off steam, laugh, and have a good time? How about "Noodle Tag?" Best 15 min. we could spend together at the end of stressful week! Getting directions from Coach J The Friday before Christmas break students were dismissed at noon so teachers could finalize semester reports. Our PE teacher Coach J organized staff ... Read More about “Noodle Tag” – Staff Stress Relief

#MAESP13 Reflections from State Conference

SWMAESP Distinguished Principal Ed Elsea This weekend was the Missouri State Elementary Principals Conference. I strongly encourage all of my readers to join and become active in your professional organizations. Whether it's a teacher organization, technology organization, or athletic organization, you will never regret joining. It's all about the networking! NAESP President Mark Terry A ... Read More about #MAESP13 Reflections from State Conference