Educational Technology

Twenty-first century learning skills are the new 3 R’s for our students.  Teachers at Birmingham Covington School designed a unique curriculum that inherently built the capacity for all students to become effective learners in our knowledge-based, digital society.  The Engage program at Covington captures student interest and imagination in science, engineering, math, and technology.  Projects and challenges offered through engage are specifically designed to develop student literacy in and across each of these arenas.

Shortly after acquiring a Masters in Educational Technology, Mat Brown was given a opportunity to transition from teaching 7-8 Science to starting a project-based program called Engage.  Mat is an avid “learner” and “do-er” and believes that all students can learn anything they are passionate about.  He genuinely enjoys the company of his students, as well as the grade level at which he teaches.  His personal best memory of 7th grade is one of having met his then future wife, Amy.  He has two gifts from her, Emma and Ethan, his true new purpose in life.

Roy McCloud is a 20 year veteran teacher.  He has been a staff member at BCS for the past 13 years during which he has served as a BCS 3 – 8 Educational Technology teacher, Technology Co-Chair for the BCS accreditation committee, and staff liaison to the Parent Tech-taskforce and Web committees. Additionally,  Roy served as a special assistant for the State Board of Education Technology Taskforce.  He has worked several years with MACUL, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Technology, a Michigan based organization for computer-using educators in three states. Roy continues to share his passion for innovative learning with staff and students throughout the region.