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Technology is evolving and educators need professional learning to assist them in incorporating technology in the classroom. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Education's Connected Educators created a starter kit to assist educators with a daily calendar of professional development on different technology tools that could be used in the classroom. Educators need to understand that students are very aware about technology that surrounds them and need the guidance to properly use it as an educational tool. Take a look at the information and get educated in the new learning. Technology is a positive change that can be used to create an effective educational setting and assist students to be successful.

Math Conference

This year on July 18th, 19th, and 20th, I was able to attend the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT 2012). This conference was for the K-12 math teachers. The theme for this conference was "Navigating a Sea of Change". Since education is constantly evolving, it provided the opportunity to view the changes that are occurring and delivered effective strategies for teachers. This was a great opportunity to collaborate and share with other educators from all around Texas. It was a great conference that provided new teaching ideas for the classroom. All the presenters share the wealth of knowledge through their presentations. The presentations were engaging and outstanding. I am very pleased to be the recipient of the 2012 CAMT President's Award. 

Wk 4 Comment to Alison Oprea’s Blog

http://aoedm613.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/the-art-of-possibility-ch-9-12/

To me, the entire book has been about creating a paradigm shift. The Zanders have challenged the reader to view the world differently. It’s very easy to look at the negative, to gossip about others, to find the worst in things and people. But with a slight change in perception, one little glimmer of hope or ray of light can change the game.

One part of the book that particularly resonated with me was when Mr. Zander was fed up with musicians not coming to his rehearsal. He had every right to be upset, and he forgot to remember rule number 6. Adding insult to injury, one of the musicians spoke up against him, saying that she would no longer take his “abuse”. Infuriating as that was, instead of raking her across the coals, he wrote a letter to her stating what he learned from their exchange. The end result was much more positive than it could have been.

I plan on reading this book again and keeping it close for those times I don’t remember rule number 6 and need a reminder of how I can better contribute to this world.

Alison,

This book is about living life to it’s fullest. We are players in this Earth game and we are the only ones that have the power to change the play in the game. We have to live this life in the positive and not in the entire negative that surrounds us. I agree with you that this book should be kept close to our nightstand to remind us that there are many possibilities that are out there. We only have one life to live, let’s live it.

Wk 4 Comment to Dwayne Maynard’s Blog

http://edm613blog.blogspot.com/2012/04/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-ja-x.html

In my leadership project, I explain a challenge based research that was conducted on Broadcasting I students at Northwest Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. The project showed the relationship between engagement in the classroom and the use of technology. I am looking forward to applying to my state CTAE conference. It is a gathering of career tech teachers from throughout the state of Georgia. Being able to present my leadership project to other broadcasting and video production teachers from the state of Georgia would be very exciting. If I was not accepted to this conference, then I would look at a regional conference of CTAE teachers with the hopes that my presentation would be noticed by the larger state meeting.

Dwayne,

You have done an awesome job with your presentation of your CBR project. I believe your students have accomplished much learning with this project. I commend you for your hard work and hope that your presentation gets picked for the state CTAE conference. This project will demonstrate a different way of engaging students with the use technology to increase learning. Be proud at what you have accomplished. I hope you continue your education career learning to gain more knowledge so you can pass it on to your students. 

Wk 4 Leadership Presentation Blog Post

The leadership project was created from my Challenge Research Project through this EMDT program within this year. It demonstrates how students increase learning and are engaged through the incorporation of technology in the classroom.


It will be my pleasure to present my leadership project in a presentation to TCEA or Region 4.

TCEA is the Texas Computer Education Association, which assists educators with innovative strategies and knowledge with technology.  It provides conferences, webinars, professional development, newsletters, and magazines.

In Texas Region 4 Technology Applications Conference also assists educators with innovative learning about technology. It invites educators to demonstrate and share the skills and knowledge they utilize in their classrooms through a conference.

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Wk 4 Reading Ch. 9 - 12

The vision of life starts at birth and ends with death. Life is life and there is only one. The vision of ones owns life, which is life of possibilities. Possibilities you live with not live up to. Vision lets you see the possibility to make ways for solutions you have encountered by seeing the clear line ahead. Vision is the possibility to make a difference and not an improvement. In the long line of vision in its context and clarity may cause change, which conveys thoughts or feelings in the possibility of framework. In the framework goals and objectives are part of the vision and when you do not meet the goal or the objective does not mean you are not successful. You do not have to be the best of the best but be part of the best. The possibilities are out there and you need to find the way you are going to use those possibilities in your life. Life is precious and you only live once.

Wk 3 Comment to Jenn Hollern's Blog

http://ajennduh.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/week-3-leadership/

The conference that I am really excited about presenting at is the Summit on Transformative Learning. Rollins College hosts and calls for submissions every year, and they base the format on TED Talks – a scholar or expert offers comments on a topic for 18 minutes and there are a few minutes left for questions. Short. SImple. Sassy. And most of all, it requires absolutely precise word choice. 

I love this format so much and just believe in the mission of the entire summit – to talk about ways that we can transform learning. Topics range from everything between experiential learning to better science curriculum to media-based education. Such a wide variety of talent, but may not fit within the requirements of this project.

So my second option is at the National Association for Multicultural Education National Conference. Since my CBR project is based around increasing the visibility of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and diversifying the media-based awareness initiatives, I think this would be an ideal venue to talk about how we present multicultural education. 

Jenn,

You have always been an excited person to listen to. I am glad read that you will present your CBR project at Summit on Transformative Learning or the National Association for Multicultural Education National Conference. I would understand the TED Talks format would interest you because of the precise word choice, because you have a good sense of words. I remember how you defended your target audience at one of the Wimba session in LSM course. You have a great voice for presenting and defending what you believe in. I believe you will do a great job in presenting your CBR project. You will do a wonderful job. Good Luck with your presentation!