Introductions

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

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Permalink Reply by Greg Garner on April 27, 2009 at 8:32pm

Hi everyone, my name is Greg Garner and I'm somewhere in East Texas. Usually somewhere between Gladewater, Longview, Kilgore, and Tyler...

I currently teach 6th grade math and 8th grade computer keyboarding at Gladewater Middle School and am always looking for more ways to immerse students with creative/innovative uses of technology.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Goetz on April 27, 2009 at 10:36pm

Originally from Dubuque, IA, I was brought to western Iowa through the luck of the UNI Student Teacher draft (whatever that is). I substituted in Council Bluffs CDS for four years. I was then hired by the Plattsmouth (Nebraska) CSD and enjoyed my ten years there, but like all good things, they must come to an end. I am currently in my fourth year at South High Magnet School in the Omaha Public Schools and cherish my role as "the token male" in the English department and like all good teachers, I am counting my days down to summer vacation.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Gorman on April 28, 2009 at 2:07pm

My name is Greg Gorman, I am a first year superintendent, in Kansas. With the budget cutbacks our district is not purchasing any textbooks this year, which is fine since I feel they are overrated anyway. I have two teachers that are interested in writing their own textbooks from our state standards, one in science and one in language arts. I am in need of guidance on this project if you know of anyone that has already done this or is currently in the process, we plan to put it in a wiki form.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Garner on April 30, 2009 at 8:01pm

I've heard of places in California doing something similar, but don't quote me...

Our middle school math department only uses textbooks for the practice problems they provide. We actually wrote/developed our own curriculum over the summer (grueling, but worth it) and now just use the textbook as a resource. Personally, I really like this approach, rather than simply trudging from one chapter to the next.

I'm originally from Independence, so it's neat to "see" another Kansan(?) on here, especially since I'm trapped in Texas!

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Permalink Reply by Mindy J. von Freymann on April 30, 2009 at 6:10pm

Hi. My name is Mindy von Freymann. I teach 7th grade Social Studies in a rural town in Ohio. I have just recently completed a web 2.0 course. I have yet to implement the 'things' I have learned. This site is one of the places we checked out. I really like the page and signed up.

I am interested in using more technology in my classroom. I love to read and write. I also like to meet new people share ideas, so I hope this is just the place for me.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Josh Reed on May 1, 2009 at 12:14am

I teach a middle school technology engineering class in Yukon, Oklahoma, USA. I am currently working a website, www.learninreturn.com. Are there any cool web 2.0 tools I could add for interactivity?

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Permalink Reply by Amy Murphy on May 1, 2009 at 10:29am

Hi! Amy from Temecula, CA! Glad to be here and learn so much! Thanks for my new hangout! ; )

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Permalink Reply by Susan Armusewicz on May 2, 2009 at 10:41am

My name is Susan Armusewicz. I teach computers to K-5 students in Sag Harbor, NY. I love what I do and am always looking for new ways to integrate technology and inspire the teachers I work with.

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Permalink Reply by Glenn deMarrais on May 4, 2009 at 1:34pm

Hello everyone. My name is Glenn deMarrais and I am new to this NING. I am an assistant principal in Montvale NJ in a high school that is in the 4th year of a 1:1 laptop program. I am hoping to help inspire our teachers to move into the relm of web 2.0. Before I can expect them to do that, I think it is important for me to be able to model it and discuss "web 2.0" on somewhat of an intellignet level.
Glenn

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Bosch on May 4, 2009 at 5:23pm

Glenn, You will learn about all the new tools here at CR2.0. My students done some projects using old tools and new, you can see our latest projects here. You might see something that strikes your fancy.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Dachos on May 11, 2009 at 12:50pm

Hi Glenn,

Introduce your teachers/students to Glogster.com/edu, they will love it and you will show them your web 2.0 savvy. Contact me if you want to know more. Glogster was featured recently on Discovery.

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Permalink Reply by Mitzi Comeaux on May 5, 2009 at 7:57am

Hello!! My name is Mitzi and I am a technology facilitator that works in our school district and four other parishes. I service all grade levels and school communities.