A major goal in Birmingham is 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Part of my position is to assist teaching in improving their skills. 21st century teaching and learning includes working with students to prepare them for the globalization of the world along with the use of technology.
I have been working directly with staff on a pilot for Google Apps for Education. We have explored the use of Google Apps and integrated the use of Google Classroom in to all of 5th grade.
I frequent this website to collaborate and discuss educational issues and topics. This has been a great resource for me to network with others and to gain ideas for use in my school.