Introductions

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

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Permalink Reply by Jeffrey A. Murry on July 12, 2007 at 10:17am

Howdy you all! I am Jeff Murry from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. I just recently found this site. I will be teaching computer classes this year at Union Intermediate High School.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Clive on July 12, 2007 at 11:46am

Hi all. Mark Clive here. I teach 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects at the University of Texas, Arlington. I'm always looking for new ways bring W2.0 into my classes. I look forward to collaborating with any of you, especially you teachers of art.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin H. on July 12, 2007 at 1:43pm

Hi mark
I would love to learn more about the work you are doing.
I am delving into claymation animation with upper elementary kids in Massachusetts but I am still looking for more pointers and info.
Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Beth Burke on July 12, 2007 at 2:24pm

Hi, everyone! I am Beth Burke from the US (Illinois). I was the Executive Director of ISTE affiliate ICE (Illinois Computing Educators) for the last 6 years, and I will be returning to a school district in the fall. I can't wait to get back to working directly with teachers and students. Thanks for setting this up, Steve!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hargadon on July 12, 2007 at 3:03pm

Howdy, Beth! :) Nice to have you here.

Steve

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Permalink Reply by Laurie Sullivan on July 15, 2007 at 7:31am

Hiya. My name is Laurie Sullivan and I am an elementary school teacher in Arlington, Virginia. My classroom blog is http://www.apsva.us/schools/barrett/programs/pd. I am looking forward to interacting and learning with the 2.0 educators in this community. I posted my first blog entry on this site, so if you want to know more about my recent experiences, check it out. Laurie

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Permalink Reply by MATT ODONNELL on July 15, 2007 at 8:34pm

I just moved to Denver from Philly in July '07. Love the mountains and its the reason I moved here. I came across this site and was eager to join because I've always wanted to work in web design. Only problem is I just don't know where to start. Hopefully this is the place to learn where.

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Permalink Reply by Britt Watwood on July 17, 2007 at 9:27am

Hi, all! 21 pages of introductions are a little daunting...but here's mine to add to the pile. After 5 years as Director of Online Learning at Gwinnett Technical College in Georgia, I moved last year to Richmond VA to join the Center for Teaching Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. My main role is faculty development, working with faculty to better use online tools and processes to enhance student learning. I look forward to interacting this community to stay on the cutting edge of online learning!

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Permalink Reply by Adina Sullivan on July 17, 2007 at 10:26pm

Adina Sullivan, teaching in San Marcos, CA (north San Diego county), USA. Have taught K, 3 and 4. This year, I'll teach a 3rd/4th combo class for part of the day and serve as the site technoloy integration mentor the other part of the day. Just finished a Masters degree in teaching with a technology integration focus and yet 2.0 was not really addressed. Trying to learn as I go. I'm thrilled that groups like this exist!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin H. on July 18, 2007 at 1:05pm

Interesting that 2.0 is not part of the Master's curriculum --but maybe that is a sign of how things are still shaking out in the world.
Welcome
Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Adina Sullivan on July 19, 2007 at 1:44pm

Thanks for the welcome Kevin.

I see the same issue when working with new student teachers. The curriculum and advice they are getting from professors is often 1 - 2 steps back. Guess it is a good thing that most teachers (at least the ones I work with) are willing to learn as they go.