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Mavis Beacon
Released in 1987, I used this Typing program in 1994, I remember learning to type. I loved being able to see the "words per minute" increase as I worked. Free high quality photos • Pexels. (n.d.). Retrieved September 04, 2016, from https://www.pexels.com/ -
My First Paper
I wrote my first research paper in 5th grade, I had to type my findings in Mirosoft works. When I was first hired I found that I like the flow of Word much more. -
Dialup at home
We got a computer for Christmas and the internet that January. It was super slow but, we were able to use ICQ, to talk with our friends. My brother and I fought over computer time. Remember the sound of the messages coming through. Free high quality photos • Pexels. (n.d.). Retrieved September 04, 2016, from https://www.pexels.com/ -
Yahoo/Hotmail
In junior high we were introduced to hotmail and yahoo messenger. I made my first email. With Yahoo you could get in a chat room and talk with anyone. I look back now and think about how dangerous we were as kids. It's Scary. Free high quality photos • Pexels. (n.d.). Retrieved September 04, 2016, from https://www.pexels.com/ -
Wiki
Made a Wiki in class, over colors. Had no Idea what I was doing. -
Mimio Professional development
I started using Mimio in the classroom to display images, and create an interactive technology advanced classroom. http://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib2/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/4101/Mimio.gif http://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib2/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/4101/Mimio.gif -
First Webpage
For our district we had to create our own teacher webpage, upload an image and add links to resources we used. We no longer use these. I remember this being a arduous task for me and very timely.
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Kindles
I purchased kindles for my boys for Christmas for educational programs at home. When did the first kindle come out - Google Search. (n.d.). Retrieved September 04, 2016, from https://www.google.com/search?q=when did the first kindle come out -
2014 Librarian Media Class
Starting learning about technologies that are free for students of all ages. -
Parent Communication
I started using classdojo in the classroom as a behavior and parent communication tool. This is the first time I used technology to communicate with parents. I have always used paper, phone and face to face meetings. Class dojo images - Google Search. Retrieved September 04, 2016, from https://www.google.com/search?q=class dojo images -
Library resource website
Co-created a school library website.
This was part of an action research where we designed a space for library communication and student/ teacher resources.
http://rgelibrary.weebly.com/