Linn McDonald
Media Specialist
Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL

cat on book

 

              This is my 9th year as a Moveable Feast trainer.
                My advice for teachers attending the Feast ...


1. Sample the tech buffet, but concentrate on just one or two programs or skills that are new to you. You'll feel great going back to school in the Fall if you create even one new lesson to use with students.

2. Use this opportunity to meet and network with other teachers outside your district who have common interests. They can be a helpful resource when you have tech questions or problems (and it makes the Feast a lot more fun!)

 

:: Core Expertise ::
Macbook
iPad
Microsoft Photo Story
Windows Live Movie Maker

Audacity
Embedr
Glogster
Windows Live and Office Live

:: I am Learning/Playing Around With ::
Twitter (this is a list of tips for using Twitter)
Podcasting
Animoto

Microsoft Expression Web

 

:: Miscellaneous Training Docs::
Embedr
Embedr curriculum

Audacity
Audacity Product Guide
Audacity Tutorial
A Brief Introduction to Audacity
lame_enc.dll file
(right-click on this link and save this file to use with Audacity)

 7H Science Projects Web Page with Podcasts, Wikis,
Movie Maker, Comic Life, and Photo Story projects.


Jamendo - download copyright-free music - over 21,000 albums
to choose from


:: BIO ::
After 14 years as an elementary art teacher, I was very burned-out; I decided to stop whining and do something about it by earning an MLS degree at UIUC with a Library Information Specialist endorsement. I love the techie stuff, and who knew, I also learned to love books, particularly books for young adults.
In 2004/2005 I accepted the offer to become a school media specialist and webmaster for Irving School in Bloomington, a K-5 building. In 2005/2006, I moved over to BJHS as their webmaster and media specialist, and I plan to continue in that position for many years.
In November of 2008 I achieved National Board Certification in Library Media.