Introductions

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

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Permalink Reply by Christina Smith on January 5, 2009 at 7:11am

Hello - I am an Ed. Tech Specialist For SLL Boces NY. We are a collaborative that works with teacher k-12 with technology integration. I am always working with all grade levels and subjects. I look forward to exploring ways that other teachers have utilized technology in the classroom. I would also like to bring some of my work back to you and do some sharing:-)

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Permalink Reply by Michael DeShazo on January 5, 2009 at 9:09am

Christina,
My name is Michael DeShazo and I have a company that does something similar to what you are describing, but more in the areas of adult learning and training programs. I am also beginning to branch into how to use Web 2.0 in public school classrooms and how it can be employed effectively. It would be interesting to chat about our various experiences.

Cheers,
Michael DeShazo
Founder and President
Koinonia Knowledge Group
michaeld@koinoniaknowledge.org
Bellevue, WA

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Permalink Reply by Jay Lin on January 5, 2009 at 9:41am

I am a high school teacher working in CT. I currently teach ESL and Mandarin Chinese. For my own teaching, I've been using Moodle and blogspot to teach my classes. I'm here to share and learn.

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Lovett on January 5, 2009 at 9:49am

Hello all! I am a social worker and on faculty at Texas Christian university. I look forward to learning and participating here! :) Leslie

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Permalink Reply by Christine Nasserghodsi on January 5, 2009 at 10:25am

Hello all! I am about to begin work as an Education Advisor in Information and Communication technology in Abu Dhabi. I would especially love to hear from anyone who has experience with the K-5 Information Literacy and Technology curriculum that comes from Australia.

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Bosch on January 5, 2009 at 5:11pm

Welcome aboard, Mary! I don't know what you are looking for but my students have done a ton of stuff using technology over the years--you can some of the things we've done here.

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Kaldenberg on January 5, 2009 at 5:23pm

Hi. I am the librarian for a small school district in Iowa. Our three schools are technologically well supported, with wireless Mac laptops available K-12. All teachers have laptops and the student/laptop ratio is nearing 2:1. Our Information Literacy curriculum is integrated into the classroom and dovetails with the Technology Integration and Services Plan.
I travel from building to building each day and have almost no paper files. I rely on my laptop, our server and Web 2.0 tools. I work with students and with teachers at all levels to blend meaningful use of technology with information literacy skills. I am a database fanatic and our district makes significant use of the subscription resources provided to us by the state and the local area education agency. I am very interested in helping bring meaningful Web 2.0 tools to our classrooms.

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Permalink Reply by Shelley Artelt on January 5, 2009 at 9:42pm

Hi, my name is Shelley Artelt. I have been teaching for 19 years, the last 12 in public school at 6th grade. This is still elementary school in Fremont, CA. I am always looking for something new to keep my students interested and me too!!
I am married, going on 34 years, have two sons, 21 and 28. I enjoy reading and playing Sims2 and words games on the Internet.

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Permalink Reply by Linda George on January 6, 2009 at 3:22am

Hello,
I have joined a number of nings over the years and have not spent the time necessary to truly put in or get out much of value. After listening to Liz B. Davis talk about how important this ning is to her professionally, I decided to give it another try, this time actually putting in the time necessary!
I teach k-5 students in the computer lab every week. We use a variety of applications as well as many web sites. I search endlessly for the most excellent lessons as well as create many of my own. We all seem to get a lot out of a 45 minute block!
I also have a few teachers who embrace technology and who are on quests to integrate technology into their daily lessons.
We are a busy community of learners!
Linda George
Portsmouth, NH
http://tech4kids.wordpress.com
Twitter: georgygrrl

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Davis on January 7, 2009 at 7:49am

Yay Linda! Welcome to Classroom 2.0. I know you will both learn a lot here and have a lot to share.
-Liz

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Permalink Reply by Tina O'Block on January 6, 2009 at 11:34am

Hi! My name is Tina O'Block and I have a teaching supplies store in PA (O'Block Books). I am also an author of an alphabet curriculum for preschool and kindergarten (Now I Know My ABCs and a Whole Lot More) and an experienced teacher. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I joined this network to talk to fellow educators and find out what is needed in teacher's classroom resources.

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Permalink Reply by Alexis Krysten on January 6, 2009 at 1:31pm

Hi!! Alexis Krysten, 5th and 6th grade Special Needs teacher in Camden, NJ. Looking for ways to help special needs students succeed through various technology tools.