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Peter Smith

Peter Smith

Mathematics Teacher at Worcester Academy

Peter Smith is currently a mathematics teacher at Worcester Academy in Worcester, MA. Prior to teaching mathematics at Worcester Academy, he was first a technology integration specialist and then the director of academic technology while the school developed and launched their one-to-one laptop program. Peter Smith holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Allegheny College and a M.A. in Computing in Education from The Teachers College - Columbia University. He also holds a STEM Leadership Certificate from NASA's Endeavor Program.

Integrating Instagram into Math Class

Integrating Instagram into Math Class
by Peter Smith ·

“When will we ever use this in real life?” This is the common question that many teachers hear – and … Continue reading »

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How I’ll Connect My Classroom This Year

How I’ll Connect My Classroom This Year
by Peter Smith ·

In an era where our students communicate mostly through Facebook messages, Twitter replies, and old fashioned text messages, we as … Continue reading »

4 comments Posted in: Communications, Education, Featured, Teaching + Learning, Technology

Google+: First Thoughts and Potential Use in Education

Google+: First Thoughts and Potential Use in Education
by Peter Smith ·

Did Google finally get it right with Google+? Will this new platform be the piece that ties together Google Apps … Continue reading »

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