Introductions

Please introduce yourself, let us know a little bit about you, and where you are from.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Armitage on February 20, 2013 at 8:11pm

Hello. I teach fifth grade in Las Vegas, NV. I began teaching in 1998. The only Internet-connected computer in the school was in my classroom. I am not a digital native, but I barely have an accent as I have used technology since I was six. I love the idea of collaborating with other like-minded teachers. I want all your information!

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Permalink Reply by Laura Fothergill on March 11, 2013 at 8:54am

Hello Classroom 2.0 World!

My name is Laura Fothergill, I work at Barry University, a private, medium sized, Catholic, liberal arts university in south florida, as a trainer in workplace and instructional technologies. I am eager to learn, educate, and be a part of communities interested in new technology, 21st century learning and education, and changing lives and communities.

I look forward to connecting with you soon, especially on the topic of higher education and communication tools in the classroom and in communities, social media usefulness and challenges, and motivating students and instructors as it relates to learning technology.

Peace and Greetings! ~Laura

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Permalink Reply by Ruchita Parat on March 30, 2013 at 6:35am

hi ,

all i m Ruchita Parat i m owner of US Hindi foundation

San Jose

California

i work to develop indian culture and language among people who are devoid of such resources my foundation also conducts classes for adults where they are taught commonly and frequently used Hindi constructs, vocabulary and grammar, which is intended to give confidence in simple spoken Hindi with various summer camps

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Endler on April 2, 2013 at 10:50am

Hi Everyone. Anthony Endler here, Baltimore, Maryland. I work in a non-public special education high school. I joined here in order to keep updated on the latest trends/ideas in education as well as collaborate with other professionals.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Payne on April 5, 2013 at 10:16am

Hello Everyone,

I am Nicole Payne i am from South West corner of Georgia in a tiny town. I teach social studies and science at the high school level and am currently getting my ed. specialist degree and hope to gain new insights and ideas by blogging.

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Permalink Reply by Jesus Antonio Garcia on April 7, 2013 at 2:02pm

Hello!! My name is Jesus Garcia. I am form Spain where I have been teaching for 4 years. I am currently working as a Spanish teacher in Louisiana, this is my 4th year teaching here. My bachelors are in PE and in Elglish and I am studying a MA in Technology of Education. I love traveling, sports and and sharing ideas to implement technology in the classroom.

My website is www.jesusgarcia.eu

I am very interesting in making new friends and contacts around the globe!

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Permalink Reply by Tricia Fenton on April 8, 2013 at 7:12pm

I don't know if I would qualify as a "model" technology infused classroom, but I do use it in every aspect of my teaching and my students use it in nearly every aspect of their learning. My class uses a mobile laptop cart for writing projects, research projects and interactive apps, we use a mobile iPad cart that I received through grant funding this year for presentations, interactive apps and notetaking, and I use a SMART board for instruction through interactive SMART Notebook files, or internet resource instruction. Check out the web 2.0 resources that I have taught my students on my Symbaloo webmix (it's found by searching fentaloo). Anyway, on a more broad scale, which is what you were looking for, I feel that a technology infused classroom and curriculum involves not merely using technology as the teacher, but having students use technology, and for more than just creating a PowerPoint or typing.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Payne on April 19, 2013 at 1:31pm

Hey Tricia,

That sounds awesome what kinid of apps do you use that allow students to be interactive? Do you think that all content can be enhanced by technology? Thanks for your suggestions

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Permalink Reply by Tricia Fenton on April 8, 2013 at 7:06pm

Hello all! I'm Tricia Fenton. I teach 5th grade dual language-Spanish in Midvale, Utah. Can't wait to jump in and get/give some great ideas!

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Permalink Reply by Megan Blum on April 9, 2013 at 3:36pm

Hello. I am an education student and I will be starting my first clinical in a first/second grade special education classroom.

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Permalink Reply by Felicia Vasile on April 9, 2013 at 9:24pm

Hello, my name is Felicia, i am a teacher at primary class, generally one, from Romania, i would like to know interesting point of view about education, and also to learn how to improve my educational act. I like to learn everyday something new and also to meet interesting people, colaborate with them and exchange experiences. I am beginner in speaking english and also using web tools. I am glad to be here! Thank you, for being accepted.

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Permalink Reply by sobia sajjad on May 15, 2013 at 11:45am

Good evening Felicia. I am Sobia Sajjad from Pakistan. I am also interested in knowing about web 2.o tools. please do share your findings and learning with me and I will also do the same. What kind of web 2.o tools are you using. I am using blogs and edmodo.