Dr. Rita Oates

Female

Coral Gables, FL

United States

Profile Information:

School / Work Affiliation
President, Oates Associates (consulting firm)
Website
http://www.ritaoates.com
Skype Account
rita_oates
Twitter / Plurk / Other Account
@ritaoates
About Me
* president, Oates Associates, consulting firm in ed tech, school reform, and communications
* frequent speaker and workshop leader on edtech, school reform, leadership in ed tech, grantwriting, and technology in language acquisition (English, Spanish, etc.)
* author of 13 books and more than 100 articles on technology in education
* consultant to ePals, the largest online community of K12 teachers and students in 200 countries, with many terrific free offerings for K12 schools
* formerly ed tech director, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 350,000 students in 350 schools
* chair and associate professor, Educational Computing and Technology, Barry University
* education editor, VIEWTRON, first US online service with color and graphics
* assistant professor, University of Alabama
* high school teacher, language arts and journalism, and publications adviser, three KS high schools (KCK, Shawnee Mission, Alma)
* editor of special publications, Phi Delta Kappa, education society

Comment Wall:

  • Jane Krauss

    Hi Rita! It's great finding you here. Let me know if you need any pointers for getting into groups or discussions. Best,
    Jane Krauss

    Mar 3, 2009

  • Marjorie Loring

    Unfortunately, it's not in the budget this year. Hopefully next year's budget will open those doors for me!

    Jun 1, 2009

  • Mary Maderich

    Hi Rita,

    It's great to hear from you about ePals. I am planning on doing a 45 minute session at our 11 district in-service, Oct 23rd. I'm interested in learning more about ePals and sharing that with our teachers. Any resources you can give me would be appreciated! I'm also open to doing a Skype or Elluminate session with you or someone on that day as well. I'm hoping to generate some interest.

    Thanks!

    Mary

    Oct 1, 2009

  • Mary Maderich

    Hi Rita,

    I would appreciate the PowerPoint slide. I was also thinking that we could do a pre-recorded message so I could link it to my website. The school building we are going to be at doesn't allow Skype. I thought a message from a teacher about what his or her kids are doing on ePals, talk about a project or something like that. I think we could generate some excitement!

    My email is marym@cesa12.k12.wi.us.

    Thanks!

    Mary

    Oct 1, 2009

  • Mary Maderich

    Hi Rita,

    I hear there is a lot of interest in ePals for our inservice on Oct 23rd. Can you send me the PowerPoint and anything else you think I should have? I know you are traveling on the 23rd. Perhaps there would be a wisconsin teacher we could skype with?!

    Thanks,

    Mary

    Oct 8, 2009

  • Florence McGee

    looking forward to Friday.. I also mentioned it to my CTIP group.. FLO

    Oct 28, 2009

  • Dr. Kari Stubbs

    Hi Rita! I'm enjoying our conversation about social networking.... :-)

    Oct 29, 2009

  • Glenda

    Thank you so much. I will pass this information along to our teachers. Hopefully, it will help to generate interest. A large part of our concern (and assuming that of other elementary school districts as well), is, of course, security and privacy. Do you have any recommendations for alleviating that fear and concern?

    Nov 5, 2009

  • Crystal Brunelle

    I missed the webinar unfortunately. Thanks for contacting me and letting me know other times.

    Nov 6, 2009

  • Dr. Aries Cobb, ITDE

    Hello.

    Thank you for the unique idea. I made a post at ePals. Do you have any other suggestions?

    Aries Cobb

    Nov 15, 2009

  • Patti McCurdy

    Hello Rita,
    I will look into ePals, I have used that online organization before. Thanks for reminding me.

    Nov 15, 2009

  • ddn59@7taddaw

    Hello.
    My name is Ms. Sui Chin Line Stars nickname name Eve help. I participated in classroom activities, computer courses.
    Now I'm learning about programming. Need advice regarding programming help.
    Appreciate help.

    Nov 24, 2009

  • Dr. Christopher Deason

    O.K. I'll make reservations.

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Dr. Tina Sartori

    Hi Rita...for some reason I thought we met at NECC last year but I might be mistaken. I am looking forward to the FACE event.

    Jan 5, 2010

  • Jason Pearce

    Hello Dr. Oates! I am very excited for the Jayhawks as they continue to roll through their season. I'm still getting set up on here – slowly. But our school finally received our new computers this week. We have 4 imacs and I'm ready for my 4th grade math/science students to enter the digital future of education. EPals looks great. I may just have to set our class up!

    Oh, And I was also a journalism major at KU and worked on the UDK from 1998-2000!

    Jan 31, 2010

  • Charlie Williams

    My name is Charlie Williams and Yes, I am in the Edu518 class. I will be present this evening for your presentation.
    Have a Great Day!

    Feb 16, 2010

  • Dianne Pines

    Hi,My name is Dianne Pines. Yes, I am in the EDU 518 class.I will be present for your presentation.

    Feb 16, 2010

  • Suzie Boss

    Hi Rita,
    Welcome to the PBL~Better with Practice group! Hope you can join the live conversation in our first webinar this week (Thurs., 2/18, offered at 2 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. PST). Focus this week is creating a culture of inquiry. I'm sure you'll have some great insights to share.
    Best,
    Suzie

    Feb 17, 2010

  • Charlie Williams

    The presentation was interesting. I learned things that may be helpful if and when I get back in a traditional classroom. That will be at a minimum of two and a half to three years. I am currently a Distance Education Instructor of Electronics Technology.
    Take care,
    Charlie

    Feb 17, 2010

  • Angel Cheatwood

    Hello Dr. Oats. I am in EDU518. This course is introducing us to the world of tele-collaboration. Thank you for your presentation. I look forward to learning more about peals in the future.

    Feb 18, 2010

  • Kelly Krupa

    Dr. Oates,

    Thank you for your presentation. I am excited to join e-pals. I think my students will love it!

    Kelly Krupa

    Feb 22, 2010

  • Alan Sitomer

    Thanks for the note!

    Feb 22, 2010

  • Angela Mitchell

    Hi Dr. Oates, I do use epals with my students They connect with other classrooms so they can learn about other cultures and others about ours.

    Mar 15, 2010

  • Tom Bremer

    Thanks for the kind thoughts.

    Mar 15, 2010

  • Dorothy Taker

    Hi Dr. Oates,

    Thanks for the info on epals. I will definitely join this website.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Dorothy

    Mar 16, 2010

  • Denise Stewart

    Sorry. I have been inundated with projects of late. My friends and I are creating several online classes on a state test on ELL strategies. I am having many sleepless nights of late. I will have more time over the summer when I just do an adjunct position at a local college. Keep me posted:)

    Denise

    www.ellteacherpros.com.
    www.teachingsuccesseswithells.blogspot.com

    Mar 17, 2010

  • Jack Strelec

    I would like to attend the June seminar in Denver. Could you send me more info?

    Jun 8, 2010

  • Tomas Chaskel

    Estimada Dr
    La quiero invitar a que nos visite en Aula 2.0. Nuestra direccion es www.aula20.com. Usted podria ser una gran colaboradora.
    En espera de su respuesta
    Tomas Chaskel
    Anfitruon Aula 2.0

    Jul 10, 2010

  • Pastor Dennis Borchers

    Dear Dr. Oates,

    Thank you for your note and I will take you up on your offer for help if and when I get stuck with some of this digital technologies.

    Aug 17, 2010

  • Caroline Cerveny

    Hi Rita, Would you like to highlight ePals at the 2011 INTERACTIVE CONNECTIONS Conference in Orlando? We are just before the FETC Conference. This is the evolving "faith-based" educational technology group!

    Oct 8, 2010

  • thornybee

    Hello Rita,

    Yes we've signed up for it and they are sending us the passwords on Monday. We were involved with the pilot testing too so, we're really looking forward to seeing the final thing!

    Best Wishes,

    Robert

    Oct 31, 2010