Category Archives: Lower School

Exploring Coding in Kindergarten

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

This post is another in a series written by members of the CAIS Commission on Technology at their annual planning retreat.  I’ve been fascinated by programming with young children since I started my teaching career using Delta Drawing and Kinderlogo. … Continue reading →

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CAIS Too Many Tools Event A Great Success! – Here are the notes…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

Too Many Tools Event Dec 13th, 2012 Sponsored by the CAIS Commission on Technology, Too Many Tools was a wonderful glimpse into some of the current technologies that impact classroom teaching. Google Apps and Formative Assessment presented by David Saunders … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Across the Curriculum, Assessments, Authentic Assessments, CAIS COT, Computer Science, Flipped Classroom, Homework, I-Pad, Lower School, Math, Middle School, Professional Development, Steps for Technology, Technology, Upper School, Web 2.0 Tools | 2 Comments

Tackling the Homework Dillema

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Making Homework Meaningful – and Less of a Burden “Is homework a subject or a method?” asks former superintendent Lee Jenkins in this thoughtful article in Middle Ground. “If it is a subject, shouldn’t teachers request that homework grades be … Continue reading →

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Computer Science K-8: Building a Strong Foundation

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Summer is the perfect time to explore new curriculum. Computer science is an ideal addition to the elementary/middle school classroom.  No longer limited to a separate high school advanced placement class, computer science can be seemless integrated into many core … Continue reading →

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Calling Millennial Teachers (recruit one at your school!)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

This sub-committee is being formed in response to a feeling from the CAIS Professional Development Commission that “the wheel has turned” in regard to how young people born since the late 1980’s (now 1-22 years old) learn and relate to … Continue reading →

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Lower School Directors’ Lunch

Lower School Directors’ Lunch January 18, 2012 11:30 – 1:30 Chase Collegiate School Join us for our first Lower School Director’s Luncheon of the year at Chase Collegiate on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30 a.m. This is the perfect opportunity … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Assessment to Support Differentiation

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Assessment has come under no small degree of scrutiny and criticism recently. From legal challenges to the No Child Left Behind Law, to articles in esteemed publications, to questions regarding courses of study that “teach to the test,” there is … Continue reading →

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Bullying Information: New Law; Great Resource. What Should We Include in this Year’s Event?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Last year, Jo Ann Freiberg, Consultant of School Climate, Bullying and Character Education for the CT Department of Education, addressed our CAIS Bullying event and help a wide variety of educators, K-12, how to come to terms with this current and … Continue reading →

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What is a Flipped Classroom and Why is this Idea Trending?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

There is a buzz among CAIS teachers about flipped classrooms. What is it? How does it operate? How did the model evolve? Here’s a video about two Colorado teachers who flipped their science classes a few years ago. Closer to … Continue reading →

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Greg Tang, National Math Expert

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Greg Tang was a featured presenter for the opening session at the NCTN Regional Conference in Atlantic City, October 19-21, 2011. He is a math educator who believes that building math fluency and foundations can be developed through fun practiced … Continue reading →

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