Erinn+K.

=Hello everyone, = =My name is Erinn Keane and this is my LAST course needed to get my Master's degree in Literacy at Fordham! Woohoo! I am a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY where I got a dual certification in childhood and special education. I just finished my first year as a 3rd grade special education teacher in the Bronx, NY and I loved it. Most people have horror stories of their first year teaching but my first year was great! I know I went into the right profession. Prior to 3rd grade, I taught preschool for 3 years. In the summer, I also work at Gymboree Play and Music teaching school skills and art classes! I attached this image because this is where I want to be right now! =



= = = My technology life =

I would say that technology has been in my life probably longer than most people. Growing up, my mom worked for a data entry company so we actually had a computer in our home. I still remember the day we got it. The computer was enormous. We had a huge desk and the screen took up a very large portion of that desk. When my friends would come over, we would always beg my mom to go on the computer, because at that time, computers were not a household necessity and not many had them.

As for my own personal technology lifeline, I would say my most important piece of technology I have today is my IPhone. The Iphone has changed the way I access my friends, coworkers, business...anything. If I lost my IPhone, I would definitely have a nervous breakdown!

I have a lot of memories of technology but the one that sticks out in my mind the most was that NOISE that used to come out of the speakers when trying to sign onto AOL from dial-up. [|You know..this one]. Not a good sound when you are in 7th grade trying to sneak on AIM after you were grounded! It is funny to think that students today have no idea what "dial up" internet was and that sometimes, the line to get on the internet was "busy" and you had to wait!! Blasphemy!

Internet has changed my life even as a teacher. I find that there are some skills that students do not really need anymore...for example using a dictionary. In reality, ANY word that a student needs to know, they could type into Google and ta-da! There it is! I have also found that technology is an indispensable resource for educators. You can literally find ANY information at the drop of a hat. Since my classroom was composed of mostly ELL learners this past year, if I introduced a word that I felt maybe my students did not have a schema of, all I did was type it into Google images and there you go. Instant background knowledge! Technology is a part of life now and I do not anticipate it ever going away...only getting better.

= Nets Goals =

Create an Excel spreadsheet with useful educational apps with a description of each app in hopes that I can get a grant for Ipads.
 * 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity**

Research and record WebQuests or internet scavenger hunts that can be aligned with curriculum already in place at my school (ex: S.S and science units)
 * 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments**

Create a hypothetical computer use schedule to ensure every student gets to use the computer at least once a week

Create a class blog or wiki that I can share with parents in the beginning of the year to share important information, homework, or announcements.
 * 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning**

Create a presentation about Internet safety for 3rd grade students to share in the beginning of the school year.
 * 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility**

1. Research grants that are available to Title I schools for IPads in the classroom
 * 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership**

Personal Use project 1. Create and maintain an Instagram account in which I create a photo diary of my daily life.

= My Personal Use Project Wiki =

http://mypersonaltechnologyproject.wikispaces.com/

=Copyright Clarity= Copyright Clarity Public Service Announcement for 3rd Grade

=Digital Literacy Statement=

=Final Digital Literacy Portfolio= Portfolio