Introductions

Please introduce yourself, let us know a little bit about you, and where you are from.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Robertshaw on May 31, 2010 at 2:41pm

Hi All,

My name's Dave Robertshaw and my focus is on elementary and middle school math. My colleagues and I recently started a new free site with interactive tools for improving fractions instruction (http://www.conceptuamath.com). The tools are free and are designed for whole-class instruction. We hope instructors will try them out and give us their feedback.

Happy Memorial Day!
Dave

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Ro on June 3, 2010 at 12:05pm

Hi everyone,

My name is Thomas and I'm a math facilitator in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I'm always looking for new and effective ways to enhance the math experience for students. Lately, I'm looking for new ways to effectively integrate technology (web 2.0) into mathematics.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

I use twitter for professional purposes and post anything that I think is beneficial for mathematics in education.
Follow me @ twitter.com/tro79

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Eva Luptakova on June 4, 2010 at 6:28am

Hello!

My name's Eva. I live in Nove Mesto nad Vahom, a town situated in the west of Slovakia, about 100 km north of Bratislava, the capital city. I teach at a secondary vocational school. My students are at the age 15 - 19. I teach Slovak (native) language and literature, English and social studies.

I am interested in ways how to effectively use ICT (web 2.0 tools) in teaching/learning the humanities, especially within the project work.

I am also a member of the European programme eTwinning, aimed at electronic collaboration between/among European schools, having been involved in several international project partnerships for students and learning events for teachers.

I consider this a great opportunity to exchange teachers' knowledge and experience worldwide.
I look forward to being in touch with all of you and learning new things from you:)

Eva

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Permalink Reply by Diane Grimes on June 4, 2010 at 12:25pm

Hi, I am an elementary school technology teacher in NYC. I have been teaching for 8 years, however, I have been a technology teacher for only 3 years. I also attend New York Institute of Technology attaining a second masters in Instructional Technology. I am interested in trying new things and really enjoy working with young children.

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Permalink Reply by Kathryn A Wilson on June 5, 2010 at 8:13pm

Hello, My name is Kathy Wilson, and will have completed my masters in August, in educational leadership (after a 30 year break from my BS). This forum is new to me, as I am sure many others have said. I am an on-line instructor for alternative health courses, and trying to find new and different ways of reaching my adult students. Although I live in Michigan, the school is out of Colorado.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Olson on June 9, 2010 at 1:10pm

Greetings! My name is Cathy Olson, and currently I live in Forest City, Iowa, but will be moving at the end of July because I've accepted a teaching job in Boone, Iowa. Also, I am currently enrolled in a Masters program in Educational Technology through the University of Northern Iowa. I am a mother of three teenagers (well, one is 12, but that is close enough). I have been married for 18 years. I enjoy running 5Ks and 10Ks, reading, technology, and being with family. I am happy and excited to join Classroom 2.0, for I think I will learn much!

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Permalink Reply by Phil Pretty on June 9, 2010 at 2:55pm

Hi, Phil Pretty here in Cartwright, Labrador. I teach JH/SH math/science. I will be moving to Northern Alberta to teach math in September 2010. Does anyone have any recommendations on an Educational Technology Master's degree program by distance?

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Permalink Reply by Mitesh Patel on June 10, 2010 at 12:10am

My name is Jason Gaya and I am an avid blogger. I write on various health-care compliance courses mandated by HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission and Red Flags rule My Course Catalog http://www.empowerbpo.com.

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Permalink Reply by Shankar Ganesh on June 10, 2010 at 1:22am

Hey all!

I'm Shankar. I'm going to be a sophomore in college in just a month from now :)

I've been blogging for over three years, you can take a look at my site here: shankarganesh.com (not trying to promote, but just saying).

I'm in my summer vacations now and I'm working as an intern at Zoho Corp, India.

I joined this community because education is something that runs through my blood. I think the current factory model is broken (like Sir Ken Robinson says) and I want to contribute, at least in small levels, to improve the way students are being taught and treated.

I know this is the right place to talk to people who're shaping the future, and I can't wait to have interactions with the teachers over here.

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Permalink Reply by Dalmo Borba on June 10, 2010 at 5:48am

Hi, everybody! I'm Dalmo, Curitiba, Brazil. I work at a company that are developing a 2.0 website for students from many cities of Brazil.

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Permalink Reply by Laura King on June 10, 2010 at 11:19pm

Hello all...I've been a member awhile and like to think I have 1000s of teacher friends. Currently I am trying social networking to get a small microgrant for summer literacy resources...please vote for me! (www.weareteachers.com microgrant tab--then look for "beat the summer slide"...click on vote, then in the "search applicants" box, type LAURA KING. I'm on the page...second one down. Just follow the directions...WOW, if I could get this little grant, I will know that social networking between teachers is not only fun, educational, supportive...but it actually gets you some money. As our district struggles more and more with the financial crunches, as well as the increasing expectations, I think it is important to expand our resources and be creative. '

Anyone out there ever received a social networking grant? I have found all the vote recruting a little tiring, but each time I see my totals go up, I get pretty excited!!

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Meyers on June 13, 2010 at 2:33pm

Hello everyone. Jeff Meyers signing in from Bettendorf, IA. I teach 9-12 grade US History (1880s-Present) & AP European History. Trying to figure out ways to incorporate web 2.0 without violating my district's somewhat prohibitive tech policy.