Feb
6
Gentlemen, Start Your Lessons!
February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Michelle Nash of Lewisville ISD presented “Gentlemen, Start Your Lessons!” where she discussed how to actually integrate technology with software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Google Earth, and much more at the elementary level. I wanted to show you all some video of the TCEA conference through my blog so that you could see [...]
Feb
6
The Best Things: Projects Designed for Free Web Services and Software
February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
One of the “new” technologies that I have loved for quite some time now is all the Web 2.0 sites as well as open source software that has been around for years. I remember one of the first open softwares I used was called Star Office that was similar to Open Office. Both are compatible [...]
Feb
5
What’s In It For Me?
February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Becky Hicks from Deer Park ISD (14 Campuses) discussed how her district goes about providing engaging Professional Staff Development and Technology Training.
Below are a few of my notes from the PowerPoint and discussion that Ms. Hicks provided.
Technology Setup
1 Campus Technology Integration Specialist per campus (Masters Degree Required in IT)
Classrooms have 1 teacher and 5 [...]
Feb
4
TCEA 2009 – Day 2 Summary
February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
On Day 1 I attended sessions that were geared more for teachers and technology integration in the classroom, however I choose to use Day 2 to attend some sessions that were geared a little more for technology administrators, coordinators, specialists, etc. Most of the sessions I attended today dealt with Professional Development, Staff Development, Online [...]
Feb
4
Is This An Art Class?
February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
John Tahaney of Duncanville ISD is an Art teacher who uses technology to make teaching his Art I classes easier, to capture students attention and to link art to other subject areas. Mr. Tahaney uses several technologies in his classroom; webpage, podcasts, powerpoints, word documents, a flex camera, and even a slate that allows his [...]
