the techie teacher
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The Techie TeacherJaime Ann McQueen B.S. M.S.Ed
A little bit about me… I have been teaching High School Science at Tuloso
Midway Academic Career Center for almost 5 years.Previously, I worked in technology for 5 years I received my Bachelors in Biology/Chemistry and my
Masters in Educational Technology, I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Education
I am very passionate about teaching students, Science, and technology. I have a wonderful family that is supportive of my research.
Me testing out the camera on a new classroom computer
Presentation SummaryI will…
Discuss why technology is a great way to help our students
Explain why educational technology is becoming
increasingly important
Demonstrate how I use technology in my classroom and
give examples of how you can too!
Show plenty of technology resources.
Technology and Students
•We are in an increasingly “Tech” world
•Technology is present in all generations
• Increasing technology yields increasing information (unfortunately, not all of it is accurate)
•As educators we must ‘guide’ students and show them how to use technology in education
•Technology should be used as a tool to help education, not replace it. (Dewey, 1915)
“ If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow” -John Dewey
Technology For LearningWe can use
technology to help our students…
•Model concepts•Allow for individualized instruction•To enhance learning•To inspire creativity•To Accelerate•To Remediate•To Review•And more…
Technology is ImportantSTaR ChartDigital TextbooksOnline STAAR
administrationMany TEKS focus on
student use of technology to communicate
More technology is coming…
Lynda.com Is an extensive website based video-tutorial resource.
Tutorials cover everything from creating SmartBoard lessons to promoting sales through your company website.
Lynda has a vast array of professionally created video tutorials.URL:Lynda.com
© 1995–2014 lynda.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
Lynda.com Program SummaryBenefits… Considerations… Huge database of video tutorials Tutorials can come with real
time exercise files, meaning you can create along with the video!
“Teacher Tips” series provides constantly updated Technology tutorials for teachers
Site has multiple levels of subscription following your ‘30 day free trial’, they are worth it!
Lynda has so much information, you should check it out for yourself!
30 Day free trial and then subscription based (many plans to choose from)
Lynda gives tutorials for all sorts of programs, but you must have them installed.
Lynda.com is very fun and addicting with how much you can learn. You will want to set aside some free time!
Adobe Creative Cloud Is a cloud based service where you get access to Adobe’s best products, works across multiple devices.
Creative Cloud also comes with a free 20G storage on Adobe’s server, you can work on your projects at home and at school.
Creative Cloud has also been designed with both Educators and Students in mind, the low subscription amount gives you access to everything!
Copyright © 2014 Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Adobe Creative Cloud Program Summary
Benefits… Considerations… All of the Adobe programs you use,
subscription based. Use anywhere. Creative cloud is cloud based, you
can access your files at school or at home!
Programs are constantly being updated
Creative Cloud has packages specifically for teachers and students
Adobe programs allow you to do everything from creating a PDF to creating a Physics website for your class!
Subscription for Educators and students is cheap, but requires a one year commitment.
Software will run differently on different computers
Must have an internet connection to make downloads, program updates, etc.
Again, there is so much to do in Creative Cloud, be sure to set aside free time!
Adobe Creative Cloud Video
Adobe Creative Cloud Video
Corona SDK
iBooks Author
iAd Producer
Kwik Kwik is Plug-in that works with Adobe Photoshop.
It allows you to use the graphic interface aspect of Adobe Photoshop to design Apps, Animations, and interactive environments across multiple devices.
URL:http://www.kwiksher.com/
Kwik and Kutt product and logos and Kwiksher are properties of Kwiksher.com - © Copyright 2011-2013
Kwik Program SummaryBenefits… Considerations…Kwik works easily with
Photoshop Imports projects into
Corona SDK, No coding required from you
Make apps across all devices and operating systems
Lots of support / tutorials on website
Free trial and then one time fee.
Requires Photoshop and Corona SDK be installed to run.
Previous Photoshop knowledge is helpful
‘Plug in’ and software installation knowledge required
Code can’t be edited directly, since program is graphic based.
Works CitedDewey, J. (2001/1915). The school and the society & the child and the
curriculum. Mineola, NY: Courier Dover Publications.