Well, it has been entirely too long since I have posted. Life tends to get in the way sometimes. I just completed my first class in my M.Ed in Instructional Design and Technology program. I'm both exhausted and excited! I had no idea that going back to school (after so many years of contemplation, hectic schedules, and life events) would be so incredibly exciting and rewarding.
When I started this blog all those years ago, I was a Technology Integration Specialist and my job was to help teachers harness the power of technology tools in the classroom. Goodness, have we come a long way since then!
One thing remains the same with me, however: the belief that teachers do NOT have to reinvent the wheel when infusing technology into their lessons. Teachers can simply take one lesson or activity, and brainstorm ways that a particular technology tool can help enhance or enrich the experience. The technology is not the magic, but the technology can help teachers enhance the magical moments that occur in their classrooms on a regular basis.
I am currently working on my Google Educator Certification and learning SO much! If you haven't had a chance to check it out--DO SO! You can find the information you need here at the Google for Education Certified Trainer Program Page.
As schools look to find ways to make learning more personalized, Google should be their first stop. Google tools, both basic and advanced, can help teachers and students transition into a personalized learning environment that will give students the skills to successfully function in a technology-infused world.
As I close out my first post in nearly 7 years, I think back over my experiences as a teacher, as a national trainer/PD Specialist for eInstruction/Turning Technologies, and my current role, I can hardly believe the journey. I am a definitely a life-long learner...
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