Technology
Welcome to the Technology Department of the Norton Public Schools. Our focus is to support teaching and learning with technology throughout the district. We are working to redefine and transform the way students learn and communicate by promoting innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
Karen Winsper, Director of Instructional Technology
(508) 285-0100 X9
karenwinsper@norton.k12.ma.us
Paul Driscoll, Network Administrator
(508) 286-2670
pdriscoll@norton.k12.ma.us
Nick Zelinski, District Wide Network Technician
nickzelinski@norton.k12.ma.us
Technology Department Documents and Policies
- SchoolDude Tech Support Requests
- Brainpop & Brainpop Jr.
- Student Email Access
- Technology Resources for Families
- Digital Learning Library
- Technology PD Opportunities
- NPS Technology in the News
- IT Matters~Technology Newsletters
SchoolDude Tech Support Requests
Brainpop & Brainpop Jr.
Student Email Access
Norton Public Schools is currently providing email access to students at Norton High School and Norton Middle School.
We believe email can enhance communication between students and teachers surrounding assignments and class expectations. Currently, student accounts are only able to email within the Norton Public Schools domain. This means only sending and receiving emails with others in Norton. We will reevaluate the need to open the email system outside of Norton on an as needed basis.
NPS email accounts are a privilege. All accounts are monitored for appropriate use and may be suspended if activity is found to be in violation of the District's Acceptable Use Policy.
Students have access to their school email accounts by logging into Gmail using their school issued login. All accounts end with @norton.k12.ma.us Students should use the same username and password used for Google Drive and Docs.
Please contact the technology department with any questions.
Technology Resources for Families
15 Sites and Apps Kids are Heading to Beyond Facebook
7 Dangerous Apps that Parents Need to Know About
Chatting With Your Kids About Being Online Great downloadable resource for families
Common Sense Media Designed to support and empower families in raising kids who think critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives.
Digital Life: Our Kids Connected Culture Great article from PBS Parents on children and media
FCC's Lifeline Program where broadband will be a part of the program starting in December 2016.
Internet Essentials from Comcast For families and students that qualify, Comcast offers $9.95/mo. internet access and $149.99 computer purchase
Internet Safety Tips for Middle School Kids
Kids, Parents and Video Games Ratings & parental controls can help you learn about the games your kids want to play and help you make sure they’re playing according to your rules.
MARC Resources for Parents/Guardians Bullying and Cyberbullying resources for parents from the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University
OnGuard Online A great site from the Federal Trade Commission that contains information on all things related to staying safe online.
Parenting in the Digital World Community tech night presentation
Stop Cyberbullying Before it Starts Print this guide from the National Crime Prevention Council
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center The Joan Ganz Cooney Center focuses on the challenges of educating children in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Understanding Mobile Apps Great resource from the Federal Trade Commission
Digital Learning Library
Elementary Links
ABCYa
Free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web.
Explore U.S. history using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Kids can discover America's Story, meet amazing Americans, explore the states
Arcademic Skill BuildersOnline educational games to help with learning basic math, language arts, vocabulary, and thinking skills
Build with Online LegosNow you can build with LEGO® bricks using Google Maps as your baseplate. Imagine. Explore. Build online in Chrome.
ConnectEd for MyMathMath program login page.
DanceMat TypingPractice keyboarding skills.
FactMonsterA free reference site for students, teachers, and parents.
Illuminations Math ActivitiesVirtual manipulatives, applets, and games to support math concepts.
InfobitsOnline sources appropriate for elementary research.
IXL OnlineFind your grade and practice math and language arts topics.
National Geographic for KidsPlay games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives A digital library containing Java applets and activities for K-12 mathematics.Netsmartz KidsAge-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline
Norton Public Library Children's ServicesExplore our local library!
PBS KidsEducational games and videos from PBS kids shows
Pearson SuccessNetLogin page for Pearson
Ranger Rick AnimalsFind lots of fun activities and animal information for kids with Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr.
Read Write Think Student ActivitiesA collection of online activities to support student learning.
Scholastic Student ActivitiesOnline interactive learning and reading activities
Sheppard SoftareMany different activities for math, literacy, science and social studies.
StorybirdCreate an online book with digital illustrations.
Storyline OnlineListen to a story read by a celebrity.
Xtra MathA free program for students to practice math facts.
Middle School Links
Free multiplayer educational games, math games, language arts games, and much more.
Digital VaultsExplore the National Archives online
Illuminations Math ActivitiesVirtual manipulatives, applets, and games to support math concepts.
IXL OnlineFind your grade and practice math and language arts topics.
Keyboarding GamePractice your keyboarding skills
Khan AcademyLearn something new today!
National Library of Virtual ManipulativesA digital library containing Java applets and activities for K-12 mathematics.
Netsmartz TeensActivities to help teens make good choices while online.
Norton Public LibraryExplore our local library!
Our DocumentsPrimary sources and descriptions of 100 milestone documents that have shaped our country throughout the centuries.
ScratchCreate stories, games, and animations and share with others around the world.
StorybirdCreate an online book with digital illustrations.
TagxedoCreate a word cloud
Tween TribuneFeatures topics about animals, fashion, entertainment, school, science, technology, national & world news written by kids & professional journalists
US National Archives YouTube ChannelWatch authentic clips from different eras of US history.
WonderopolisA place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery.
YoungzineArticles, images, and videos about world news, science and technology, society and arts, movies, and books
High School Links
A research resource for students who want to learn about other countries and cultures.
Digital VaultsExplore the National Archives online
Discovery EducationInteractive games, videos, contests, virtual labs and activities designed to help you dive deeper into a topic.
High School Science SitesA rich variety of high school science sites for students to explore.
iCivicsGames and activities to learn about civics and our government.
Khan AcademyLearn something new today!
Library of CongressOnline interactive reading and learning resources
MIT Open CoursewareThis is a place where you can learn about a lot of subjects, especially those in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Netsmartz TeensActivities to help teens make good choices while online.
Project Gutenberg45,000 free audio and eBooks that can be viewed online or downloaded to an eBook reader.
Purdue Online Writing LabResources to help with writing and citing papers.
US National Archives YouTube ChannelWatch authentic clips from different eras of US history.
Instructional Technology Resources
Edutopia
eSchool News
Illuminations
Resources for Teaching Math
Interactive Websites for Student EngagementHuge collection of links covering all grade levels and curriculum areas
ISTE Standards for Students, Teachers and Administrators MassCUE National Library of Virtual ManipulativesGreat activities for SmartBoard use!
Read Write ThinkGreat website with interactive activities for classroom use
Safeshare.tvSafely share YouTube videos without ads or suggested videos
Technology Integration SymbalooCollection of technology integration tools
The JournalTechnology PD Opportunities
Complete EdCamp Calendar
Find a local EdCamp to attend!
Find a workshop to attend or watch an online webinar
Framingham State UniversityOnline Professional Development for Educators
iTunes UniversityVisit iTunes U in iTunes to find online learning opportunities for teachers.
Massachusetts Technology Education/Engineering Collaborative
NPS Technology in the News
With School Budgets Cut to the Bone, Teachers Turn to Crowdfunding for Technology 8.30.16
Norton Schools Go Forth at Warp Speed into Digital Age 8.10.16
Middle School Students Produce 3D Braille Picture Books 5.27.16
Google Brings its New Expeditions Pioneers Program to Norton Middle and Other Area Schools 3.3.16
Technology Arsenal Continues to Grow for Norton Schools 11.9.15
Norton School Committee Gets Demo on Some of the Latest Classroom Technology 10.26.15
In Norton Schools, the Future is Now 8.12.15
Technology Helps Level Playing Field for Special Ed Students 7.12.15
Norton Media Center Hands Out $15,000 in Grants 6.30.15
Norton Town Meeting Approves Laptops for Teachers, Classrooms 10.10.14