Robin+Huels

Type in the content of your new page here. Robin Huels 7th grade ELA - Pilot Mountain Middle School

Highlights:
 * Recently (2 weeeks ago) had a Smart Board installed (partially) in my classroom
 * LOVE the technology
 * effectively working in a PLC group that is receptive to integrating new technology into the lesson plans

Problems:
 * It currently operates via an extension cord draped across the room
 * The speakers on still not operational and I'm not technological enough to figure out how to get them working

I still don't know how to use all the bells and whistles on Power Point - and now everyone is SOO far beyond that I'm finding the same problem with Smart Board - I can use and rely on the basics, have even incorporated a Power Point, but don't have the time or expertise to figure out how to use all the special effects.
 * I need 1 on 1 access to a computer "tech" on demand for about a week to answer all my questions as they arise!!

Reflection: My break out session was on Photo Shop. I will be able to use this in the classroom as a method to encourage students to synthesize knowledge from a multitude of modalities into a presentation of which they can assume ownership. It appears to be user friendly, especially to kids!