Salinger_Margo_SU2012


 * Hello everyone! **

My Name is Margo Salinger and I am from Brewster, New York. I am in my final two classes (both online) for my masters and have been attending the Fordham Westchester campus. I grew up on what is now a third generation apple orchard and bakery. It was amazing growing up outside and living within the orchard with my cousins and grandparents. I did my undergraduate work at Arizona State University, which was an amazing experience far from home and studied elementary education in a great program. Currently, I work in Human Resources for a major fashion retail company in White Plains and love it! (Even though I work too much!)
 * My Bio **

I used to see myself as an accomplished tech user, often troubleshooting and creating with ease and curiosity. I am very new to the Wiki and google groups, and have realized that my technology use is somewhat limited. I love using IMovie for presentations, and was also the first student teacher in undergraduate work to use CPS (Classroom Performance System, also known as "clickers") to have students complete practice tests and quizzes on mobile devices which transmits to my laptop. Now, as I begin to work through this course, I find myself a little overwhelmed as I try to keep everything straight.
 * My Tech Life **

My phone is very important to me, and am an Apple consumer all the way. However, again I realize I hardly use some of the features offered in comparison to my counterparts. Despite my wavering technology confidence, I have always loved using IMovie as mentioned. I am constantly on my computer listening and finding music, and IMovie allows me to join photography, video, and music all together to be used in a classroom setting. Most recently, I was asked to complete a photojournalism montage for my classmates. My partner and I had an amazing time working through our project, collecting material to create into a photomontage. With some success with IMovie under my belt, I was able to create this project which was amazing. I also used it in our family business and showed that every generation can have bring something to the table!

I look forward to finding more online resources and ways of sharing. I am a strong believer of being technology literate and also believe that technology is of paramount importance to students in the classroom!

Goals:

d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments in a global and digital society. Goal: Learn how to use blogs to connect to other educational bloggers sharing ideas and resources.
 * 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity **

a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity Goal: Use webtools promoted in online class discussions such as Glogster, Shelfari, Animoto and reflect on their relevance and accessibility in the classroom.
 * 2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments **

c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats Goal: Create a hypothetical classroom blog that would essentially be used to share with parents and students to share events, curriculum and educational news and resources.
 * 3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning **

d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools Goal: Follow global blogs or virtual classrooms that promote cultural diversity and allow for engagement and collaboration by me or my students.
 * 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility **

c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning Goal: Use current research and professional knowledge to contribute to blogs, wikis and other sources of technology to share relevant information in support of student learning.
 * 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership **

Personal Use Project: Create a classroom blog that would represent my ideas, share research and reflect on professional work for my future classroom through use of varied mediums.

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