Today is SMART training day. As teachers, the first rule is there is always more to learn! One of our amazing gifts as Teacher’s of the Year, is a SMART board and a set of ‘clickers’ to use in our classrooms. I am so very excited to bring this technology to my students.
The morning was spent moving from room to room learning about the clicker response system, Notebook software, and General SMART board use. I most enjoyed the afternoon when we were grouped by similar grade levels to create a lesson. This is when I really had a chance to get to know, Ms. Alaska, Ms. Florida, Ms. Arkansas, and Ms. Massachusetts. We had a great time collaborating on a lesson our 4th and 5th grade students are sure to enjoy!
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About Me
- Donna DuBois
- I began my teaching career in Utah earning a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Topics of study included literacy instruction, and child development. This concentration gave me a strong foundation in understanding best practices for elementary students. In 2006, I earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership focusing on learning assessment and system performance. This specialization provided advanced graduate training in both practical & technical aspects of documentation and use of school outcomes. My focus included understanding systems for assessing learning and utilizing results. During my 20 years as a professional educator, I have taught 2nd-5th grade. I also taught K-5 technology classes. Additionally, I held the position of Title One Coordinator and in 2007-08, also I worked as a professional development specialist for our central office. In this position I created and taught many professional development workshops in literacy education and technology integration. In 2010 I was named Oregon Teacher of the Year. This honor allowed me to attend International Space Camp, meet President Obama, and to collaborate with educators around the world.
Congratulations on becoming Teacher of the Year. The SMARTBoard and SMART Response clickers are powerful tools to use in the classroom. I would invite you to join the 4000 SMARTBoard users on the SMARTBoard Revolution Ning at http://www.smartboardrevolution.ning.com sharing ideas, lessons, websites, and Notebook files. Check out the groups and forums.
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