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Meet our FRSD Integration team:
Our technology integration team has combined their countless years of experience to bring the students of Flemington-Raritan School District technology rich lessons that focus on using technology as a vehicle for depth of understanding. Working with one of us is like working with all of us due to the open lines of communication between our members. Not sure where to begin with adding technology into a lesson, just ask and we would be glad to help plan something from the entry level all the way up to expert. We are here to make your lessons better when utilizing the district devices.
Jason Borawski
Jason has worked in Flemington Raritan School District since 2002 and has been heavily integrating technology since 2008. He has been leading professional development sessions for the district over the past 3 summers focused heavily on preparing for our 1:1 technology initiative. Jason has also presented at the yearly New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative conference and EdTechFest. In addition to presenting, he has attended the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in 2015 and was an invited attendee at the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers. Click here to Schedule Mr. Jason Borawski to integrate a lesson at J.P. Case
Misti Meyer
Misti taught 7th grade English Language Arts for 10 years in the Flemington Raritan School District prior to being selected as the Integration Specialist for Reading-Fleming Intermediate School in 20016. She has also worked extensively with the Library Media Specialist to develop units surrounding technology and research Misti has lead numerous professional development sessions for the district primarily focusing on technology as it supports reading and writing in the classroom. Misti was also invited attendee at the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers.
Laura Lucchetto
Laura started working for the Flemington-Raritan School District in 2005. She originated as a third grade teacher and later evolved into a technology integrator, through working with staff and leading professional development sessions in and out of the district. A few events and conferences she has presented at are the New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative Conference, EDTECHNJ, and EDTECH Fest. To schedule time with Miss Laura Lucchetto in order to construct a lesson or lessons please click her name.
Christopher Truncale
Chris joined the Flemington Raritan School District in 2000 as a fifth grade teacher. After teaching fifth grade for seven years, he made a change to teach computer literacy to grades k-4 where he helped write the kindergarten computer literacy curriculum and introduce iPads and SmartBoards. In 2015, he was nominated by his colleagues as teacher of the year. Chris has led professional development workshops at the building and district level, presented at New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative member meeting and EdTechFest. Last year, he was hired as a Technology Integration Specialist. In this new role, he works closely with educators to develop lessons that foster 21st Century skills and is assisting with writing the Reading Workshop curriculum. Currently, he is teaching at Francis A. Desmares. You can reach Chris by email at ctruncal@frsd.k12.nj.us.
Meet our 2018-2019 FRSD Integration team:
Our technology integration team has combined their countless years of experience to bring the students of Flemington-Raritan School District technology rich lessons that focus on using technology as a vehicle for depth of understanding. Working with one of us is like working with all of us due to the open lines of communication between our members. Not sure where to begin with adding technology into a lesson, just ask and we would be glad to help plan something from the entry level all the way up to expert. We are here to make your lessons better when utilizing the district devices.
Jason Borawski
Jason has worked in Flemington Raritan School District since 2002 and has been heavily integrating technology since 2008. He has been leading professional development sessions for the district over the past 3 summers focused heavily on preparing for our 1:1 technology initiative. Jason has also presented at the yearly New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative conference and EdTechFest. In addition to presenting, he has attended the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in 2015 and was an invited attendee at the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers. Click here to Schedule Mr. Jason Borawski to integrate a lesson at J.P. Case
Kristine Doty
Kristine is new to the Flemington Raritan School District, however she brings with her 14 years of classroom experience. Spending many of those years as a special education teacher, she worked diligently to integrate technology into her lessons. Her passion for technology lead to her role as a school technology coach, staff professional development trainer, and later a middle school technology education teacher. As a technology education teacher, Kristine worked hard to transform the program into a 21st century program, adding a Makerspace, coding, and STEM based projects. In 2014, her colleagues nominated her teacher of the year. Kristine is looking forward to sharing her enthusiasm for technology integration with the staff at Reading Fleming Intermediate School (RFIS).
Christopher Truncale
Chris joined the Flemington Raritan School District in 2000 as a fifth grade teacher. After teaching fifth grade for seven years, he made a change to teach computer literacy to grades k-4 where he helped write the kindergarten computer literacy curriculum and introduce iPads and SmartBoards. In 2015, he was nominated by his colleagues as teacher of the year. Chris has led professional development workshops at the building and district level, presented at New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative member meeting and EdTechFest. Last year, he was hired as a Technology Integration Specialist. In this new role, he works closely with educators to develop lessons that foster 21st Century skills and is assisting with writing the Reading Workshop curriculum. Currently, he is teaching at Francis A. Desmares. You can reach Chris by email at ctruncal@frsd.k12.nj.us.
Pat Flavin
Pat has been teaching in the Flemington Raritan School District for over 18 years as an elementary classroom teacher, computer literacy teacher and technology integration specialist. She is a Google for Education Trainer, Certified BrainPOP Educator, a Tech4Learning Innovative Educator, and the recipient of four National Endowment of the Humanities grants. Pat has led numerous in-district workshops and has been a presenter for Tech4Learning, and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Pat enjoys assisting teachers as they utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms.
Digital Citizenship Week - October 15-19
Here are some great resources to learn about Digital Citizenship.
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Click here to explore some Digital Citizenship ideas through the ISTE website.
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Click here to explore some Digital Citizenship information from Common Sense Media.
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Click here to read about 7 Digital Citizenship resources for parents and educators from eSchool News: Daily Tech News and Innovation.
Screen Time? How about Creativity Time?
By Mitchel Resnick ​
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Rather than trying to choose between high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech, parents and teachers should be searching for activities that will engage children in creative thinking and creative expression.
What will the job market look like in 2030?
By Christopher Dede
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In my 45 years as a professor of learning technologies, I've had just one "career," yet I've had to reinvent myself many times...