Mabry Middle… not too shabby
Let’s just say that I was more than impressed with Dr. Tim Tyson’s website and blog. He brought something to that middle school that was new, fun, and helpful. He incorporated a fun, new approach to the boring district website that appealed to all visitors, those of the parents, students, and staff. After watching Dr. Tyson’s Keynote address, anyone can see the passion and hope that he has for the school. In the video he states, “We need to put our very best projects out there so people can see it.” Awesome. By doing so, students can actually want to learn. Say what? Yes, according to Tyson, ”schools can now have access to immediate global distribution.”
Due to his website, Mabry is producing 4 million, (YES, 4 MILLION!) files served on this website. Tyson’s innovations allow access through iTunes which gives people the opportunity to subscribe to the projects and get automatic downloads. Ultimately, Tyson’s influence on Mabry Middle school has given his students the “international voice, that matter.” Heck yes.
An example that can motivate our own efforts as teachers…especially when we encounter obstacles to innovative ideas such as the way-it’s-always-been-done mindset.
dcrovitz - October 20, 2009 at 3:07 pm |