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Contact Info:

Hahira Middle School

micabrooks@lowndes.k12.ga.us

<SCHOOL TEL>229-794-238

Blog:

Website: www.hmstagvikings@wetpaint.com

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About Me:

This August I will start my 16th year of teaching.  My first five years were at the elementary level, and for the remainder of the time I have worked with middle school students.  For the last two years I have worked on my specialist degree in Instructional Technology, and I am thrilled to be graduating in December. This fall I'll be really busy implementing my action project in technology by teaching students to create wikis at www.wetpaint.com. 

A Positive Experience with Instructional Technology:

For the last two years my students have worked collaboratively to create online projects on topics in World mythology.  Last fall they had the option of creating a wiki, website, or blog, and they were 100% responsible for desiging the sites, uploading their information, and editing their information.  While it was a great learning experience for them, I think I learned just as much as they did.  I'd like to create and maintain ongoing classroom blog this year.

Interests:

• classrooms blogs
• epals
• classroom response systems 

My Teach 21 Project

     Students will use Epals.com to connect with students from around the world.  Besides collaborating with others regarding cultural and global issues, students will practice valuable writing skills and digital citizenship.  For more details, please click the link below. 

Teach 21 Project.doc

ISTE NETS Standards Addressed:

 *Community and Collaboration-

2.a.     Students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

2.b.     Students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

2.c.     Students will develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

2.d.    Students will contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Technology Needed for the Teach 21 Project:

  *SMART Board OR Mobi System

   *Need existing LCD projector mounted from ceiling

Technology "Wish List" for Teach 21 Project:

  * Logitech Quick Communicate Web Cams (3)

  *Turtle Beach Ear Force Gaming Headphones (6)

  * Kodak Easy Share M1063 Digital Camera Bundle (1)

    (includes wall charger, memory card, rechargeable battery)

 * Classroom Response System