I currently do not have a home computer so I am relying on the computer lab on campus. However, I am in the process of purchasing a computer this week so if anyone has any suggestions on what I should get please let me know.
At Gerald R. Ford Middle School I have access to computers and to the ELMO machine. I have experience with robo calls and with online learning tools such as thinkfinity.
I am learning about clicker technology. I utilize a database for daily entries as well as maintain the KSSN website for Gerald R. Ford Middle School.
Administration is pushing for integrating technology into schools, however, the lack of qualified individuals to fulfill the role of teaching the integration of technology to staff and student, inhibits the district from moving forward with the plan.
I am ever expanding my knowledge of technology and I enjoy discussing this topic with teachers. The motivation is to find out what they need and to keep this in mind as I complete my Masters In Educational Technology Degree program.
Yesterday I was talking to a veteran Social Studies teacher about technology. I wanted to get the teachers advice on how to improve my teaching skills and knowledge base. The teacher indicated that there is a need for qualified persons to fill the technology roles effectively. I appreciate this opportunity to be a part of the EDT 619 process because the information that I have learned thus far is so valuable for the students that I will teach.
I feel that more time and more access to technology is vital for my progress as a technology teacher. Graduate School is affording me the opportunity to find out what is out there in the tech world and to go out and get it having professional development and student achievement as my aim.
I appreciate the structure of EDT 619. I want to develop skill to create websites that are interactive and cater to the needs of students in K12 classrooms.
Heh, I've never seen a student list robocalls. In fact, I think most people tend to hate robocalls. Interesting. I like the way you linked some of the stuff in your blog entry. I followed some of these links. I didn't realize that the Gerald R. Ford Middle School was so new. It looks awesome! I am sorry to hear that the district is struggling to find someone with the technology skills to get things moving forward . . . perhaps that can be you soon???
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