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= = =__Welcome To Our Integrating Technology Wiki!__= The purpose of our wiki is to promote technology resources and blogs that we have found around the Internet in one easy to access place. Educators will find the technology has been broken down into elementary, middle school, and high school groups, allowing them to pinpoint the technology that matters most in their classrooms. A general education section is also available, providing links to sites and blogs that may have additional resources, news, or lesson ideas. Below you will find the introductions of the members involved in the blog, as well as a rating system that is used to rank each resource.


 * Contents

1. Site Rating System

2. Introduction of Group Members ||

Site Rating System
This rating system is used to help educators quickly determine the ease and usefulness of each technology resource in the wiki. The ratings given to each source are the opinions of the wiki contributors, and do not reflect the opinions of the general public. To make using this wiki easy, this rating system is placed at the top of each page.

__Site Rating System:__

 * 1:** There is marginal information here, but you just have to dig for it.
 * 2:** This site is useful to teachers and students, however it is not easy to navigate. The information may be lacking in details and hard to follow.
 * 3:** This resource has excellent, detailed information and integration in the classroom. This site is usable in the classroom with some work.
 * 4:** Do not miss this site! The resource has excellent, detailed information and integration in the classroom. It is very easy for any teacher to pick up and use with students.

Personal Blog: []
Hi Everyone! I am an 8th grade English and world geography teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been teaching for 10 years and absolutely love what I am doing. I have four teenagers, one dog and a terrific husband. This is my first masters degree and I am excited to begin implementing everything I have and will learn in this course. I am very active in my school being both a yearbook and N.J.H.S. adviser. My two favorite hobbies, when I am not busy with work or Walden, are reading and going to the movies. Both are a passion that I love to enjoy whenever my busy schedule allows it. I look forward to working with everyone!

Personal Blog: []
Hello! I am currently in my 8th year of teaching. I taught 4th grade for 5 years and I have been teaching 2nd grade for 3 years now. I am super busy because in addition to being a teacher and taking grad classes I am also a wife and have three wonderful sons. My oldest, Logan, will be 5 years old next month. My youngest (twins), Jason and Connor, are 2 years old. They keep me very busy! If I ever do find extra time I like to read, scrapbook, or watch TV. It is nice to "meet" you all. I am looking forward to working with everybody! Dawn

Personal Blog: [|To Teach Them to Soar in the Skies]
Hello everyone. I'm a second year teacher, currently teaching 5th grade in West Virginia. I mostly teach the RLA and science curriculum. I have two wonderful children- my old lady cats Mittens and Baby. Both are Siamese-Persian mixes. They are 13 1/2 and 12 1/2, respectably. I started the Eagles' Writing Club at my school this year for 5th grade students. Outside of school I am a coach and referee for AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization). I coach and ref 4 and 5 year olds. My hobbies include reading, writing, and video games. I enjoy playing with new technology, and this will be no different!

Personal Blog: [|Art and Technology]
Hi Everyone! I am in my third year of teaching, all of which has been on an Indian reservation in Northeastern Montana. I teach art K-12, a leadership class, and assist with math, Always keeping busy, I an student council advisor, yearbook advisor, and school photographer; assist coaching volleyball and golf, do after school tutoring, and teach Saturday school. In my spare time, I am working on my Masters in Education; enjoy reading, and spending time with my dog and horses.

Jonathan Young
Hello and sorry I am late but I think I am getting the hang of this.

My name is Jonathan Young and I am in my 5th year of teaching High School Mathematics in Telluride, CO. I have a Skype account that I would like to use more of and my name is melissanbc. My best email is jyoung@telluride.k12.co.us but I will also check Walden and here. There is a good reason I am taking this course but I wish there had been a prerequisite for this stuff Please be patient with me and I will produce. I am married, no kids but two wonderful dogs that love skiing with me and my wife. You can also call me at 970-708-9489. Thanks and good luck

Jonathan

Personal Blog: []
Hi everyone!

My name is Dawn Kinnell and I am in my 3rd year of teaching Special Education. I teach in Livonia Michigan and teach in a post-secondary special education center based program working with students 16-26 years old. I teach Media Technology where we focus on basic computer skills, digital photography and videotaping. I also teach life skills and functional academics. I am married and have 3 sons, 23, 21 and 14. Between my family, work and school, I don't have much down time, but when I do I enjoy reading and finding new resources on the Internet. Looking forward to working with everyone!! :)

Personal Blog: [|http://ellencampbell.edublogs.org]
Hello everyone! My name is Ellen Campbell and I teach second grade in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I have been teaching for 10 years. I have a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful daughters (ages 4 and 10 months). Life is good, but extremely busy! I am looking forward to learning more about technology integration by using wikispaces and working with everyone!

Ellen