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I have been a public school teacher for over 20 years, the last fourteen as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher. I work with teachers at three schools in my division, helping them learn to use and integrate technology into their classrooms through inservices, small group training, and co-teaching. I am passionate about STEM activities, Project Based Learning, and other technology and hands-on methods to engage students, make learning relevant, and foster 21st Century skills.
I also teach technology and teacher recertification classes at a local Community College.
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Mouse Trap STEM Activity
Have your students build a mouse trap as part of a STEM project inspired by Rube Goldberg Machines. Works well with a simple machine unit. Contains optional directions for using the app Pic Collage (and directions are included too).
Contents
Teacher Notes
Design Brief
Mouse Trap Ideas
Mouse Trap Checklist
Project Reflection
Project Rubic
Pic Collage Directions
3rd - 5th
Geometry, Instructional Technology, Physics
Makerspace Prompt Cards
This packet contains resources to create Makerspace Centers with the following materials: LEDs and Coin Cell Batteries, Cubelets, Hot Wheel Tracks, Little Bits, Makey Makey, Spheros, Dollar Store Fans, Squishy Circiuts, MOSS Robotics, Conductive Thread (for sewing), and old toys. Each center contains pictures, simple directions, and QR codes to scan for more info. This packet is a collection of all available prompt cards from Teaching with Technology. It is updated each time more are created.
1st - 5th
For All Subjects, Library Skills
One Hundredth Day Centers
This packet contains all the info needed to create 16 centers about the Hundredth Day of School including materials lists, center direction cards, student recording booklets, and other materials. The activities are meant for centers, but can be adapted to use as whole group activities.
This packet contains:
Teacher Information
Center Supply Lists
Math Center Poster
Math Center Directions
One Hundred Hands
One Hundred Pattern Block Pictures
50 Marshmallow and 50 Toothpick Structures
Flip
K - 2nd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value
Robotic Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages with Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robots
**Note: You MUST have access to EV3 robots and software to use this lesson!*
Activity Includes:
Teacher Information and Answer Sheet
Intro to EV3 PowerPoint with Notes
Student Recording Sheet
Grading Rubric
Lego Mindstorm Project to Load on robots (includes the 4 programs needed for this activity)
Lesson Summary:
Using a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 robot and a touch sensor, each group of students inputs a fraction. Then they convert the fraction into a decimal and a percentage using hand calculation
4th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Measurement
Computer Jokes with QR Code Answers
Want to add some fun to your computer lab or classroom? This pack includes 16 jokes in color and black and white. Use a QR code to learn the answers!
These can also be used as a way to introduce using a QR code reader such as the i-nigma app or the Scan app.
If you use these in you classroom, have students create their own jokes after viewing these examples!
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Reading
STEM Project Niche Bot
STEM design brief that leads students to create creatures using circuits and their knowledge of living systems (habitats, food cycle, food chain, adaptations, niches, etc). Also includes an iPad component (creating Trading Cards) with the Trading Card app or by using a website. They activity is a way to tie living system content to brush bots (Click here for a video.)
You will need the following supplies for this project: coin cell batteries, mini motors, toothbrushes, and foam tape. You wi
3rd - 6th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Physical Science
Turkey Jokes with QR Code Answers
Want to add some fun to your computer lab or classroom? This pack includes 16 jokes in color and black and white. Use a QR code to learn the answers!
These can also be used as a way to introduce using a QR code reader such as the i-nigma app or the Scan app.
If you use these in you classroom, have students create their own jokes after viewing these examples!
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Reading
Mission 005 - Latitude and Longitude Unit
Engage students with this challenging mystery based on latitude and longitude.
First use the enclosed materials to create a latitude and longitude code breaking activity that will engage students and challenge their math and problem solving skills. Then have students create their own mystery to solve.
Unit Contents:
Virginia Standards
Teacher Directions
Google Earth Directions
Mission Letter
Mission Clues
Code Wheel
Morse Code Cards
Envelope Labels
Student Answer S
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, Geography, Numbers
Animal Jokes with QR Code Answers
Want to add some fun to your classroom reading center or daily activities? This pack includes 22 animal jokes in color and in black and white. Use a QR code to learn the answers!
These can also be used as a way to introduce using a QR code reader such as the i-nigma app or the Scan app.
If you use these in you classroom, have students create their own jokes after viewing these examples!
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Reading
Valentine's Day Jokes and QR Code Answers
Want to add some fun to your computer lab or classroom? This pack includes 18 jokes in color (one per page), color (four per page), black and white (one per page) and black and white (four per page). Use a QR code to learn the answers!
These can also be used as a way to introduce using a QR code reader such as the i-nigma app or the Scan app.
It can also be used to practice reading skills or for Valentine's Day Cards.
If you use these in you classroom, have students create their own jokes aft
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Reading
Pirate Joke QR Codes
Want to add some fun to your pirate themed party or classroom? This pack includes 10 jokes. Use a QR code to learn the answers!
These can also be used as a way to introduce using a QR code reader such as the i-nigma app or the Scan app.
If you use these in you classroom, have students create their own jokes after viewing these examples!
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Reading
Pocket Lightsaber Makerspace Prompt
Sign, directions, and other resources to set up a center where students can make Pocket Lightsabers with coin cell batteries and LEDs. It's a great way to add some hands-on projects when teaching about electricity or just as an addition to your Makerspace..
2nd - 8th
General Science, Library Skills
Star Student of the Week Materials
A collection of materials for Star Students of the Week in color and black and white. Great for the beginning of school.
Contents:
Parent Letter- Send letter home with students and a piece of poster board at the beginning of the year.
Complement Card Activity--Have students write complements to the Star Student on the class complement card or on the individual cards. Provide the included list of ideas to help them develop complements.
Star Student Sheet--Students who do not have support to
PreK - 3rd
First Grade Memory Book
Young students grow and change quickly! Capture their learning growth in first grade with this memory book. Students fill out the first half in September and the second in May or June. Your students (and their parents) will be surprised to see the growth students have made.
1st
For All Subjects
Pic Collage App Directions
Quick directions for using the Pic Collage App on the iPad in a classroom.
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Dropbox App Directions
Directions for students using a school-wide dropbox on iPads. Includes directions to set up a school-wide dropbox account.
If you have a need for transferring files from Student iPads to teacher computers, this is for you!
2nd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Parent Contact Log
Keep track of parent contact in style! Includes information boxes for each student's contact info and plenty of boxes to record parent communication.
PreK - 8th
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About the store
Experience
I have been a public school teacher for over 20 years, the last fourteen as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher. I work with teachers at three schools in my division, helping them learn to use and integrate technology into their classrooms through inservices, small group training, and co-teaching. I am passionate about STEM activities, Project Based Learning, and other technology and hands-on methods to engage students, make learning relevant, and foster 21st Century skills.
I also teach technology and teacher recertification classes at a local Community College.
Teaching style
Varied--depending on topic and type of students involved.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Professional
*Level Up US Teacher of the Year 2017
*Finalist for 2015 McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence
*Nominated for TechNite Education award in 2014
*Presenter, Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education, May 2014
*Presenter, Virginia State Reading Conference, March 2014
*Presenter, Children’s Engineering Conference, February 2014
*Presenter, Virginia Society for Technology in Education Day in Franklin County, July 2013
*Presenter, Virginia Society for Technology in Education, July 2012
*Presenter, North Carolina TIES, March 2010
*Judge, McGlothin Award for Teaching Excellence 2007-2010
*Instructor, Teacher Training Institute, 2008-2011
*Star Educator, Discovery Education 2008-present
*VSTE, member 2005-present
*Finalist for the 2005 McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence
*Focus on Education Article in the Salem-Times Dispatch, December 2002
*Nominated by Glenvar Elementary for the 1998 Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award
My own education history
I have my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech and my Bachelors from Emory & Henry College.
Additional biographical information
I love traveling, schnauzers, reading, hiking, camping, geocaching, backpacking, gadgets, yoga, having fun, and staying connected.
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