Dr. Roger Breed traveled to O'Neill last Friday, October 15, and spent some time witnessing learning in action at O'Neill Public School. We were honored to host him and share the highlights of what our school has to offer. OHS students and teachers alike impressed Dr. Breed. Conversations about the future of education with the State Commissioner shared a sense of urgency and hope for continual improvement. But already, we at OHS, have a great foundation upon which to build.
OHS Students use iChat and Mac System Preferences to practice communicating in Chinese.
Apple > System Preferences > International
Choose Chinese - Mandarin
type in Chinese words and the Chinese characters will transmit via ichat.
OHS Chinese teacher Nan Wang uses this technique with her students to reinforce the Chinese words and characters for the vocabulary that the class is learning.
This blog will chronicle O'Neill Public School's endeavors to improve student learning with technology integration.
Vision
O'Neill Public School's 24/7 Learning Initiative will... -prepare students with 21st century skills for an ever-changing global society -provide 24/7 access to learning -amplify learning opportunities -enhance communication and collaboration between students, teachers, and the outside world -engage digital natives in relevant, meaningful, self-directed work -level the playing field -increase opportunities for our community