Well folks...I have produced an eclectic version of my digital footprint. I'm pretty freaked out by all the ways that I use technology, both personally and professionally. While I'd love to take credit, the reason this exists is because of a Teacher Academy workshop sometime in 2010 (yes, before the NC General Jerks took away this amazing program!!). In that session, participants were given a TON of resources that we could use with our students; my problem, though, was I used them all personally!! I created videos, had my daughter make Voki animations and VoiceThreads, and blogged about being the parent of kids who were 14 years apart (#Proms&PottiesForTheWin). I started using a few apps with my students, then, I attended an NCCAT workshop about technology (NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching -- when a teacher could actually learn about interesting topics rather than merely regurgitating the Common Core).
I'd been using computers since high school and college (late 80s & early 90s), and the Internet from its humble beginnings in the mid-90s while I was in graduate school (the first time! haha). All for personal reasons. Those two workshops brought everything together for me, as Web 2.0 was in its beginning stages and teachers found our chance to make real differences for our students.
So, here's my digital footprint -- not from where I first started, but all the ways I use technology to share my life and teach my students.
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That was amazing! I enjoyed it so much. On a professional note, you are #techlife - impressive footprint and experience!
ReplyDeleteOn a personal note, I'm redecorating my den based on a new Star Wars blanket and pillow I picked up on sale at Target recently lol Have been painting walls the last few days. I also have Star Wars sheets and comforter haha... My boys are 9 years apart and I look forward to discovering your blog on #promsandpotties, although we're past both. Unless J gets invited to a local prom! Our homeschool has enough impromptu dance parties to make up for prom I hope.
I especially appreciate your achievements with both diversity and balance between professional and personal worlds. Gr8 job! I'm also going to check out animoto :)
I love this video! The compilation, fluidity and music to go with it is molded well! It's showcases an eclectic aspect of your life and work that I am fond of!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a great video. I can't get the hang of Snapchat either. I am going to look into animoto. Thanks for sharing.
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