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July 20th

 This week write introduce yourself and tell about your technology skills. You may add a photo as well.

Hi everyone. My name is Alison Colen Wade. I began this masters program not really feeling confident about my technology skills. After spending the last 2 years exploring the different technologies and web 2.0 tools, I am much more sure of myself when it comes to using technology in the classroom. I am fortunate enough to have access to the latest and greatest technology at my school. We have Promethean Boards in every classroom, wireless microphones, digital document cameras (ELMOs), and tons of software programs loaded onto the computers. I use technology on a daily basis with my students. Every project that they complete has a technology component. We do a lot of research and presentations in my 4th grade class. We use programs like Microsoft Publisher, Power Point, Inspiration, and many others. I look forward to adding the tools that I am learning through the UMUC program to my existing bag of tools. (use normal text).



Hello all! My name is Crystal Mitchell. Currently, my school has interactive whiteboards and clickers in every classroom. I thought I was very techie using these tools. Through my coursework at UMUC, I have learned a lot that there is much more tools that I have not used. Not only have I learned about new programs, I have also learned the importance in using technology when it is necessary. This semester I have had the chance to learn about many web tools such as Audacity, Voki, Skype, Wikis, and Jing. Although I have heard of some of these tools, this is the first semester I have actually used them. I am very excited to try some of these tools next year!




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HI, I am Kelly Scaringi.



Currently, my school has a wide range of hardware and software technology. Document cameras, Laptops, Projectors, Microsoft word, Kurzweil software and interactive whiteboards plus a few new things that are on the way. Many of the staff exchanged areas of expertise and experiences to be sure all have plenty of support for the integration. This semester I have learned about technology theories,approaches, resources and strategies that help teachers in implementing technology change in K-12 schools. Examples include roles of change agents in K-12 schools, strategies to meet the needs of diverse school communities. Also, Technology resources such as wimba software were used to view demonstrations and learn professional development skills on e-learning and creating teacher trainings. Furthermore, some technology highlights I learned during UMUC EDTC coursework includes how to use Adobe software,make a web page,wiki, blog, social network on a global level,use smartboard software and google docs, create educational you tube videos,carryout Acceptable Use Policies and research based approaches for integrating technology into the classroom for assisting and accelerating learning and instruction. Looking forward to exploring new resources, building critical technology skills and applying approaches, strategies and resources for back to school and beyond.