Paddlefish Tracking
May 6, 2014 Comments Off on Paddlefish Tracking R.H. CollinsForty-seven American paddlefish were released into Caddo Lake in March. Now you can follow the movement of the fish online! The Collins Academy works with the Caddo Lake Institute to …
Continue ReadingTexas Leadership Forum DAR Speech
May 6, 2014 Comments Off on Texas Leadership Forum DAR Speech R.H. CollinsGary Griffith, President of the Today Foundation, spoke at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Week Luncheon. He was joined by TLF alumni students Ben Ramalho and Selina Rodriguez. …
Continue ReadingInterview about Jefferson Restoration
Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on Interview about Jefferson Restoration R.H. CollinsI spoke with Michael Gannon back in 2012 about the historic Jefferson Riverfront Project and the preservation work the Collins Academy is doing to support tourism and education in East …
Continue ReadingEdTech Works Podcast: Online Assessments
Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on EdTech Works Podcast: Online Assessments R.H. CollinsI met with Len Scrogan during the Texas Computer Education Association conference earlier this year, and we discussed the importance of formative, online assessments and the impact that technology can …
Continue ReadingIstation’s Empowering Kids Video
Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on Istation’s Empowering Kids Video R.H. CollinsAt Istation, we are in the business of changing lives. Through education, we create great opportunities for kids around the country. Education is a necessity for a successful future.
Continue ReadingPaddlefish Festival 2014!
Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on Paddlefish Festival 2014! R.H. CollinsThe first annual Paddlefish Festival in Jefferson will take place May 8-9! This will be an exciting event with demos, tours, and more for students. The schedule can be found …
Continue ReadingThe House of the Seasons: May Events
Apr 28, 2014 Comments Off on The House of the Seasons: May Events R.H. CollinsThe House of the Seasons in Jefferson, Texas, has a couple of events coming up in May! May 2 is Living History Day in Jefferson. Jefferson Train Days will be …
Continue ReadingIstation is Preparing to Launch on the iPad
Apr 28, 2014 Comments Off on Istation is Preparing to Launch on the iPad R.H. CollinsAs summer quickly approaches and teachers begin to prepare for next school year, Istation has announced that ISIP™ assessments and instruction will be available for iPad in August 2014. This …
Continue ReadingInvaders of Texas Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2014 Comments Off on Invaders of Texas Application Deadline R.H. CollinsInvaders of Texas Day Camp Opportunity for Students Entering 10th Grade! From June 12-14, students will be introduced to the invasive species of the Caddo Heritage Area. At the end …
Continue ReadingEdTech Works Podcast: The New Librarian
Apr 16, 2014 Comments Off on EdTech Works Podcast: The New Librarian R.H. CollinsI interviewed Deborah Menefee, the director of technology for Willis ISD in Willis, Texas. She coordinates the district’s information learning specialists and helped redefine the role of librarians in schools …
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