Essential Question: How does teacher training for technology integration translate in professional practice?
David and Mark are joined this week by Abri Nelson, English teacher from Easton Unified School District 449 in Easton Kansas. Abri is a 2009 graduate of the MAEd. program at William & Mary. She taught social studies for two years in Fairfax County, Virginia prior to teaching English this year at Pleasant Ridge High School. In this episode we talk with Abri about transitioning from her teacher preparation program to teaching in "the real world," and about how she integrates technology in her teaching.
The Curriki Group for the Ed Tech Co-Op is finally up and running. Please visit the site to check out a variety of Tech Expert Modules created by Mark's students at William & Mary. They cover a variety of resources and provide classroom examples, pros/cons, and tips for teachers to explore the resources for their own teaching. Students are also preparing to post tech integration lesson plans in the group as well. Both of these collections will grow throughout November, so please check back often. I know the students would really value your ratings, comments, and suggestions, so please scroll down to the bottom of the page and Request Membership to join the conversation. When you request membership, please add Ed Tech Co-Op podcast to the note. Thanks!
Mark shared a new Web site that Judi Harris shared with him called Mightybell. This site enables teachers to create "experiences" or a goal or topic organized around a series of steps for those who join the experience. There is an interesting social networking aspect to the site in that fellow questers can support one another and share their progress towards completing the experience.
Abri discussed how she used Wordle with her English students. In addition she shared how Ning has been a great way for her to connect with other English teachers. wordle.net, Ning as an online community for teachers
Abri discussed how she used Wordle with her English students. In addition she shared how Ning has been a great way for her to connect with other English teachers. wordle.net, Ning as an online community for teachers
David shared a resource her learnded about from the librarian at his school, Elizabeth Lockwood, called the Research Project Calculator (RPC). This site "offers students a simple and comprehensive five-step model for navigating the research process." Teachers create experiences for their students and serve as Information Literacy Coaches.