Author Archives: cathoyt

About cathoyt

This is my blog for the Burlington High School student-run help desk! I'm excited to being posting on here frequently and creating and posting things that are innovative and helpful!

Care.com Nanny Scam

Posted on February 22, 2016 by cathoyt

If you use care.com for nannying jobs DO NOT respond to job inquires that you receive via text or anywhere other than through the messaging part of the care.com website. This has been a PSA. I recently came very very … Continue reading →

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A Year In Review

Posted on June 1, 2015 by cathoyt

Click this link to watch my end of the year Help Desk reflection vlog or watch the embedded video below.

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BHS Slam Team takes Louder Than A Bomb

Posted on May 10, 2015 by cathoyt

Poetic Ramblings Louder Than A Bomb 2015 Preliminary Performances: Bout 1: Lorraine Kanyike  Cat Hoyt Aysha Afzal TJ Horgan Group Poem Bout 2: Cat Hoyt Tyler Gaffey TJ Horgan Anastasia Kranz Group Poem

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Utilizing HD Skills Across Multiple Platforms

Posted on April 17, 2015 by cathoyt

During the past week I have gotten several chances to utilize the skills I have acquired throughout my Help Desk experience this year. 1:1 Summit: On Friday, 4/10 I got the opportunity to contribute to and participate in Burlington’s 1:1 iPad … Continue reading →

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Month of March Progress Update

Posted on March 31, 2015 by cathoyt

This past month Mira and I have been working to create a video entry for the Project Yellow Light Scholarship. Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: create … Continue reading →

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#TechTeamMA Individualized vs. Personalized Learning

Posted on March 12, 2015 by cathoyt

Tonight (Thursday, March 12) I will be hosting the #TechTeamMA twitter chat. If you are interested in participating, head to my twitter account (@cathoyt_) between 8:00pm and 9:00pm. The topic is discussing the differences between individualized and personalized learning. This … Continue reading →

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Weekly Reflection 2/23/15 – 2/27/15 (Twenty-third Week)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by cathoyt

We are about a month into second semester and I have found I am extremely thankful that Help Desk is a one semester class and I get to spend the rest of the year working alongside peers. Last semester I … Continue reading →

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Our Maker Mission

Posted on February 13, 2015 by cathoyt

Semester two has just begun and the die-hard Help Desk students who have returned for another round are beginning to investigate new concepts and potential projects. Myself and senior Mira Mehdi‘s main project for this semester is the creation of BHS’s … Continue reading →

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Presenting, Public Speaking, Podcasts, and More: An Educon Reflection

Posted on January 27, 2015 by cathoyt

It has been quite the weekend. It’s hard to believe that myself, Mrs. Scheffer, Mira, Kelsey and Kristin accomplished so much in less than 48 hours. For those that were unaware, the four female members of the Help Desk at Burlington High … Continue reading →

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VOTE BURLINGTON FOR THE FOLLETT CHALLENGE!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by cathoyt

Today’s the day! (Well, this week is the week!) It’s finally Monday, January 19th which means today is the first day that voting is open for the Follett Challenge! The ten videos which receive the most votes win $8,000 and the score … Continue reading →

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