A Blogging Buddies post -

In April of 2017, I signed up for a Blogging Challenge through ISTE EdTech Coaches PLN. Originally, I saw a post on Twitter and thought that I could handle joining the challenge. I needed to spread my wings and experience the world through blogging. The best thing about being involved in this challenge is the number of new contacts I have made in my PLN. Plus, I now have numerous blogs that I can access and read about the daily struggles or accomplishments in educational technology. 


One blog recently caught my attention - one of my fellow bloggers Mr. Adam Hill, has a post that helps clear the air regarding technology in the classroom, check it out here:My Advice for Technophobic Teachers. I feel that his insight in using technology in the classroom is spot-on. He helps break down information and makes the task of implementing technology easier. 

It's a Sprightly Christmas

It's a Sprightly Christmas

Adventures in Hyperdocs

2017 Christmas Countdown

Well, it is that time again... we are quickly approaching Christmas break and our annual Christmas countdown is ready to go. This year we are focusing on hyperdocs. We will be providing information each day regarding tips on creating hyperdocs and examples of hyperdocs. We will close out the countdown with resources and people to follow. Check it out at 2017 Sprightly Christmas. We hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Gaming Club

 Gaming Club

On Wednesday afternoons, we have a group of about 25 students that meet in our library computer lab in order to play video games. The students usually play online games from 3:30 - 5:30.

One of our teachers, Mr. Russell Wylie, volunteers as the sponsor of the Gaming Club. Mr. Wylie stated that the students usually discuss games that they have been playing and they take suggestions for new games. The group looks for games that are multiplayer, competitive, and free to play through the Steam client. Currently, the club has been playing Paladins. This game allows 10 people to play about a 15-minute match.They will also have a group playing another game - usually Team Fortress 2, while the Paladins game is going. 


Mr. Wylie commented that the student response has been great this year. On average, there are 23 players each Wednesday. They have hopes of expanding the club to play other high schools; but, they are still in the initial planning stages. When asked about his experience with the club, Mr. Wylie commented "I have enjoyed the experience of reaching out to a different type of student who may not be involved in other extracurricular activities." 

The Gaming Club at Henderson High School provides a safe place for students to meet and play games with other students - whom they may not normally interact with outside of the classroom.

Welcome to Info @ Tech Lounge - HHS

Info @ Tech Lounge - HHS is the new name of the technology office at Henderson High School. This year, we are beginning a technology help desk with student assistants - Tech Lounge Assistants. You will be seeing posts by three of my Tech Lounge Assistants - Graham Bryan, Courtney Glover, and Travis Roberts.

We are a high school in northeast Texas and currently have about 955 students. We are using Chromebooks in grades 9-11 this year.


You can visit our Tech Lounge website for more information.