Videos
Zeeland students promote recycling April 20Grimacing, Zeeland high school student Cam Pratt breaks the bad news to a loved one. "I know we've been through a lot together . . . but I think it's time we move on." The object of Pratt's concern is not a girlfriend, burt his outdated computer equipment. Pratt's performance is part of a one-minute video created with fellow students to promote a major electronic recycling effort Wednesday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the south end of Zeeland West High School, 3390 100th Avenue. Items accepted will include computers, printers, fax machines, scanners, cell phones and televisions (maximum screen size 32 inches). The project is a joint effort by Zeeland high school students, MacMedia of Holland, and two area businesses, Best Buy of Holland and eWasteNot WantNot of Zeeland, an electronics recycler. |
Students have fun learning SpanishBen Ashby, Spanish teacher for first through fifth grades, recently videotaped Roosevelt Elementary third graders to demonstrate several ways students learn. The three-minute video is presented in six segments. Engaging learners . . . through song - children sing songs about greetings and months of the year; through music and movement- the kids sing about los cinco sentidos, the five senses; through technology- a projector is used to help visual learners; with visuals- Mr. Ashby uses props to help students learn vocabulary; communication-this clip shows a game where two students with their eyes closed have to guess an object based on Spanish descriptions by students; enthusiasm- students getting excited about learning. Thank you for sharing, Mr. Ashby. Parents and students, here are two great resources for more information about our Spanish program:
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7th grader shares love of origami with fellow studentsJoseph Tuy is new to Creekside Middle School, but he is making his presence known to 140 students in art teacher Tami Dykhouse's class. Joseph, a seventh grader, is sharing with students his love of origami, patiently explaining the many folds necessary so that students can create a paper bird with flapping wings. Tuy's interest in paper folding was sparked by his father as well as trips to the library. |
Desktop computers will still be needed
To review all details of the technology plan on one page, click HERE. |
Director describes tech plan in a nutshell
To review all details of the technology plan on one page, click HERE. |
What is cloud computing?
To learn more about cloud computing, watch this brief video by Common Craft. To review all details of the technology plan on one page, click HERE. |
Lisa Shears explains Web 2.0Interview highlights:
To review all details of the technology plan on one page, click HERE. |
How will the high school cafeterias be transformed?Summary of this video:
This video was produced at MacMedia in Holland. We wish to thank the following for their assistance:
MacMedia provides training and assistance for nonprofit organizations at a very reasonable price. Zeeland Public Schools currently pays a membership fee of $25 per year. |
