Presentations

Developing 21st Century Learners with Technology-Rich Lessons (FETC 2011)

Description I presented this workshop at the Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando, FL on January 31, 2011. The published description was as follows: Engaging today’s students, who have grown up in the modern world of information technology, can be challenging for educators. This workshop is designed to provide educators with the technology integration skills, resource...

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SMART Notebook Presentation (Hawks Rise Elementary)

Description I gave this presentation to a group of Hawks Rise Elementary School teachers who were about to have SMART Boards and other interactive technologies installed in their classrooms. We talked about what a SMART Board is, how it connects to the computer and projector, how to write effectively on a SMART Board, the features of the SMART Notebook software, and the other components of an...

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iPods and Digital Music (DeSoto Trail Science/Technology Expo)

I gave this presentation, titled iPods and Digital Music: A Multimedia Revolution, at the 3rd Annual DeSoto Trail Science and Technology Expo on April 22, 2010. This presentation was geared toward parents of elementary school students. It covers the history of audio recordings, the benefits of digital audio, and an overview of iPods, iPhones, and iTunes.

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The Impact of Social Networking (DeSoto Trail Science/Technology Expo)

I gave this presentation, titled The Impact of Social Networking, at the 1st Annual DeSoto Trail Science and Technology Expo on April 17, 2008. This presentation was geared toward parents of elementary school students. It defines social networking and discusses its uses and risks. It concludes with suggestions parents can take to become more familiar with social networking sites.

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