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Introduction
I began teaching Technology at BJHS in 2004. The students within this building do
a great job of keeping me young at heart and up to date on current events. I
wouldn't want to teach any other grade level or subject, shocking I know. I am
currently in the process of redesigning the jr. high technology curriculum.
Its an exciting time for our department, a lot of remodeling will take place
this summer to accommodate our needs. We will have a new 36 student
station computer lab and several work areas were students can brainstorm project
ideas before heading to the computers. I can't wait to get started next
year and see how everything works out. If you would like you can check out
my Moodle
site to see some of the curriculum. You can log in as a guest.
Education
I have lived in Bloomington/Normal since 1993. I attended Illinois
State University from 1993-1997 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal
Justice. After working for several years at 2 companies in town I decided to return to
school to receive a second degree in Technology Education. I graduated
with a Technology Education degree in May of 2004. I am currently working
towards my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction at ISU.
Technology
I was a participant in the Feast a several years ago and
really loved the experience. After the Feast and a few ICE conferences I
started bugging Jim about being a trainer and here I am heading into my second
year.... Thanks Jim!
My current tech interests include trying everything Google has to offer, del.icio.us (it's a book marking website) and the traditional things like Movie Maker, PowerPoint and most Microsoft products. As I am building the new BJHS Technology curriculum I am also working extensively in Moodle.
I am excited to return to the Feast as a non-rookie trainer and help as many eager techies as possible or make non-techies a little more knowledgeable.
See you at the FEAST! Kristen