Technology+Integration

Hello! My name is Lori Sheldon and I am our K-12th grade technology integrator. My role is to assist with incorporating technology into the curriculum. Here are some things that I have done with classroom teachers and students so far:


 * Share internet resources
 * Demonstrate programs
 * Co-teach
 * Brainstorm potential tech integration ideas
 * Assist with projects.

Some projects have included:


 * Ocean research using Comic Life and preselected internet links
 * Podcasting (recording voice and sharing it - like a radio show or report)
 * Movie Creation
 * Glogster (online poster creator)
 * Excel (spreadsheet program) graphing
 * Graphic organizers using the program Inspiration

Here is my philosophy.... technology is a tool, just like pencils, crayons, erasers, are... Not all tools are appropriate for all tasks or projects, but, when used appropriately, technology can be an awesome way to enhance what you are already doing and can help reach the various needs of the learners.

So, if you are looking for ways to incorporate technology into your classroom, I can help! Since I no longer have a classroom of my own, I spend a great deal of time combing the internet, reading blogs, and collecting resources for you. Here is where I place what I learn:

Having taught 3rd grade for about 13 years I am very aware of all of the stresses and growing demands placed upon classroom teachers. (Notice I am NOT mentioning that famous acronym!) My latest projects for elementary teachers and students actually came from a teacher request. I am in the process of building K-5 Reading and Math sites aligned to standards/anchors. As with any of my stuff, feel free to use, ignore, add to, join... whatever you wish. Please keep in mind that everything is a work in progress.
 * [|My wiki: Collection of tutorials and tips arranged alphabetically.]
 * [|My blog: Space for sharing larger ideas or collections.]
 * DIIGO lists: DIIGO is a website that allows users to save and share bookmarks online. I have made groups of each of the disciplines. You do not need to make an account in DIIGO to get the bookmarks. Click a link below to visit the lists and please let me know what I am missing.
 * = [|Arts] ||= [|Business] ||= [|Driver Ed] ||
 * = [|Elementary] ||= [|ELL] ||= [|English] ||
 * = [|Family & Consumer Sciences] ||= [|Foreign Languages] ||= [|Guidance] ||
 * = [|Health and Physical Ed] ||= [|Learning Support] ||= [|Library] ||
 * = [|Math] ||= [|Science] ||= [|Social Studies] ||

[|K-5 Reading] [|K-5 Math]