I am a Technology Teacher in Philadelphia for grades K-8 and a certified Technology Integration Specialist. I not only teach in a computer lab, but I also support my colleagues with integrating tech into their classrooms. I am also a blogger and avid user of social media to improve my practice and stay abreast of what's new in edtech.
Blog Posts
Editor's Note: Blogger Mary Beth Hertz was one of the organizers of Edcamp Philly, a free education "...
Read More.As my first post discussed, it is important when taking the leap of bringing digital tools into your classroom to think about your learning goals first. However, how can you know where to...
Read More.Are there specific technology tools that educators should use during the first weeks of school? Yes! In case you're not sure where to start, I asked my Twitter colleagues to tell me what tools they are planning to use, or have used, and why.
Keep in mind that there are many uses for...
Read More.OK, so you know about all of these great tools out there that can transform teaching and learning in your classroom but all you have is an ancient PC in the corner of your room. How can you effectively integrate technology with this dinosaur?
Hopefully this post will help.
Read More.Since I have started this blog in the summertime, I figured it would be appropriate to start discussing, thinking about and planning for the coming school year. As such, this post will focus on planning curriculum, projects and lessons that are aligned with technology standards.
Read More.Welcome to the first post of many that I will be sharing about using technology in the elementary classroom.
First, a little about me.
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