Raidercamp Reflection - Pulaski Schools Inservice

I had an amazing day yesterday!  It was so inspiring to see Pulaski School District Staff engaged with and about technology!  This was the 5th annual Raidercamp Inservice- focusing on technology integration for professional staff and professional growth for all other district staff.  This year there was a focus on how iPads can transform learning in preparation for a possible 1:1 iPad initiative.




Our day involved these activities:

Keynote Speaker:  Jeff Borden about Education 3.0
Jeff was amazing!  He connected brain research to educational change for the benefit of our students' learning and engagement in school.  He spoke to our entire district staff of about 450- kept us engaged and laughing.    I recommend him to anyone!

40 Technology Sectionals taught by our own staff to personalize the experience for staff.

        Session 1 Options

   
Session 2 Options

30 Minute iPad Challenge- This activity was opposite lunch.  Staff had 30 minutes to complete as many challenges as they could using an iPad.  For each row or column they completed, they got to enter their name in a raffle drawing!

Intermediate Challenge
Advanced Challenge

Transforming Learning in the classroom:  This session, lead by Principals, began with a hangout with an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), then review of a selected ibook from the One Best Thing collection.  Staff in small groups participated in a gallery walk discussion of questions related to the transformation heard about from the ADE or read about in the iBook.

A huge THANK YOU and kudos goes to the following ADE's who talked to our staff!  We appreciate you taking time out of your day to help use be more successful as a staff!  You were awesome.  Our staff appreciate the transformations you shared as well as the opportunity to ask you honest, relevant questions!

Kristen Wideen, Eastwood Elementary School, Ontario, Canada 

Kristi Meeuwse, Drayton Hall Elementary School, Charleston, South Carolina

Anthony DiLaura, Zeeland East High School, Zeeland, Michigan

Julie Garcia, San Diego iMiddle School, San Diego, CA

Lisa Johnson, Eanes Independent School District - Austin, TX


Finally, we ended our day celebrating our district wellness program with over 30 wellness options to choose from.  These are led by our own staff as well as local fitness companies!

Overall, it was an very educational and enjoyable day with so much leadership from district staff!  Priceless!