iStation & my First Podcast at TCEA 2015

Today was another great day at TCEA, a technology conference held in Austin texas every year. Last year I attended and I made a goal to submit a proposal to be a presenter. Little did I know that my presentation would be accepted and over 100 people would show up! I was also approached by iStation to be interviewed about the  broadcast program I co-created and presented on!  The interview went great, so great that its turned into a big blur! I'm not sure when it will be featured on iStation's Blog, I'll be sure to share it with you when it does! Now after some time to absorb all the new knowledge from TCEA 2015 it will be time to create new goals for next year! 

Personal Growth: 5 Goals for Professional Development

As I'm completing the course, Technology for Staff Development at American College of Education. I think about my own personal goals for professional development and growth.  I wanted to share my goals so I could look back and reflect on them at the end of the year. 

I would like to be able to learn to create professional presentations using Camtasia or Adobe’s Premiere. Both of these programs are expensive and I will have to put aside time to learn. But being able to create a visual presentation will help me create well rounded professional development.

This year I was blessed with the opportunity to attend many different educational technology conferences. I would like to make a goal of being able to bring back the knowledge and skills to my peers. Because of this class I believe i will be able to create better learning opportunities and materials for my peers.

Recently I have learned how to use Twitter to better connect with my education technology peers, creating my personal learning network. Be a connected Educator keeps me up to date with trends and emerging technology. A goal I have to further develop this personal learning network.

At the beginning of every year the technology departments host a training day. Its my goal to use the skills and steps used to develop a curriculum. I would like to survey the staff on my campus at the end of the school year to assess their needs. Then create a program based on those needs.

My last goal is one that I have been dreaming about for years. I would like to submit a proposal to Texas Computer Education Association for the 2015 conferences. 

Ed Tech TLC Group

I recently read Dexterous Diva's blog post THE SMART BLOGGERS GUIDE TO PROMOTING YOUR POSTS IN 7 MINUTES and was very inspired by the idea of a TLC Group!   TWEET - LIKE - COMMENT. After talking with the Diva herself  and some new friends I meet on #EDtechchat the Ed Tech TLC group was created!

Interested in a community of bloggers who supports one another on many different levels? Then we want you!

Here is how it works:
1. Join our Facebook group where we share our new ed tech Post and Blogs.
2. Request to Join the group
3. Commit to logging in and Tweeting - Likeing  and Comment to our group member Blogs !

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!


To learn more about how to get your blog rocking for 2014 check out the Dexterous diva website and VIP program!

http://dexterousdiva.co.uk/access-areas/

Connecting with teachers with Twitter Chats

Ready to get connected? Check out twitter chats here are a couple to get you started. Not only are twitter chats a great resource of information. They bring together a great group of people to add to your PLN  (personal learning network)

Sunday
 #edtechchat: Educational technology chat, Mondays from 8-9 p.m. Administrators, teachers, curriculum directors, and technology coordinators covered how they use digital tools in the classroom, they addressed technology problems, use of mobile devices, and more. In fact, stats revealed more than 1,600 tweets during the most recent hour-long Twitter chat.

Monday

#edleadchat: School administrator and leadership chat, Mondays from 8-9 p.m. During the most recent chat, Twitter participants shared some of the major projects or tasks they accomplished this semester and what goals they set for themselves and their staff.

Tuesdays 

#scichat: Science teachers chat, Tuesdays from 9-10 p.m. This Twitter chat covers an incredibly wide variety of science information, including videos, resources, lesson plans, labs, and more.

#STEMchat: STEM education chat, Tuesdays from 9-10 p.m. Twitter participants share STEM success stories from their own states, compare strategies, and share other STEM news. While this chat has a designated day and time, tweets are tagged with #STEMchat every day.

Wednesdays 

#ipadchat: iPads in education, Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Participants trouble-shoot iPad problems, trade tips and advice, and learn about implementation strategies.

#libchat: Librarians, Wednesdays from 8-9:30 p.m. The changing role of school librarians and library media specialists is a near-constant topic today, and this Twitter chat covers all aspects of a school librarian’s role.

Thursdays

#mathchat: Math teachers chat, Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. Like the science Twitter chat, participants tag posts with #mathchat all week long, which makes for a steady stream of math discussion, resources, and more.

#DENchat: Discovery Educator Network chat, Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. DEN members are found across the country, and the tweets and topics are as varied as the DEN members themselves. They include teacher resolutions, learning management, standards, and local DEN member meet-ups.

#levelupED: Gamification chat, Thursdays from 9-10 p.m. This Twitter chat, which resumes its schedule in January 2014, includes topics and discussions on gaming apps, digital badges, how gaming supports STEM education, and more. Participants also discuss ways to support gaming from top to bottom.

#byotchat: Bring your own technology (BYOT) chat, Thursdays from 9-10 p.m. All things BYOT are discussed during this chat, including policy, strategy, resources, tips for student engagement, and more.