wow204142009


 * April 14, 2009**

**Show: #111**
Twitter: [|Teachtech] Diigo: [|Teachtech] Presentation wiki: http://k6techpresos.wikispaces.com/
 * Guest: Jeremy Davis**
 * SKYPE:** jeremy davis (k6tech)
 * Email:** mrdavis@virtualtechnologyteacher.com

Jen (jenw0424) Sharon (eebee1) Cheri (drctedd) Peggy (pgeorge1)
 * Show Host Skype Names:**

My name is Jeremy Davis, and I am the Instructional Technology Coordinator for the [|Anaheim City School District] in Orange County, California. For the past three years I was a teacher on special assignment for instructional technology in the Magnolia School District. I am also an Educational Technology Trainer for the [|Orange County Department of Education], teaching teachers and administrators various classes including the Technology Module of the Tier 1 Administrative Credential program. I have presented for [|CUE], the Computer Using Educators Conference, at [|TechEd,] at the [|ILC] (Innovative Learning Conference) and for the [|Discovery Educator Network] (United Streaming). I am a [|STAR] educator for Discovery Education, a Google Certified Teacher, a member of CUE and [|ISTE], and I love teaching technology. I work with MAC OSX, Windows, and Linux.
 * From Jeremy's blog:**

I was a finalist for the [|Project Tomorrow Innovation in Education Award] as High Impact Teacher for Orange County in 2008, and have been named one of [|"20 to Watch"] in Educational Technology for 2008 by the National School Board Association. As the co-author of the Magnolia School District's technology plan, Jeremy Davis was instrumental in helping define the district's vision for instructional technology use and in the development and implementation of the plan. He designed a four-part technology lesson plan for each grade, provided in class laptop lab sessions for teachers, and created web-accessible screen shot videos and downloadable video podcasts for teachers to access. As a technology trainer for the Orange County Department of Education, Jeremy provides instruction on topics from "Making History Come Alive" with Google Earth to Advanced Excel and can often be found twittering and posting in various Diigo and Google groups. //“My vision of innovation in education includes the applications of the latest technologies while **ensuring all children have access to both the technology and to teachers**// //who can teach them how to use the technology.”// Mr. Davis strongly believes in using open source and free resources to engage students. For example, if a class can’t afford to take a field trip, he recommends they should design a virtual trip using Google Earth; if a class doesn’t have the funds to dissect frogs, they should use frogguts.com instead. One project that Mr. Davis is especially proud of is his work with GATE students. In Magnolia School District, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade GATE students create projects using digital cameras, Power Point, video editing, and video pod casting software. Recently, students podcasted from their 6th grade Science Camp! It is education’s job to understand the technologies that our students will need to compete. We must insist that our schools keep up on technology, teach technology, and most importantly, integrate technology into the curriculum to get students excited about the subjects that will help them become successful professionals.
 * "20 to Watch" news story:**
 * Project Tomorrow Innovation in Education Award excerpts:**

Jeremy Davis: [|www.checkusernames.com] [|www.visuwords.com] A [|List] of links to all the TED talks [|drop.io] [|Web 2.0 directory]
 * WOWS to be delicioused:**

Sharon: http://brains.org/, http://help4teachers.com/

Cheri: (won't be with us tonight--in the air on her way to San Diego for a conference)

Jen:

Peggy: (3 great Twitter resources for teachers) http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2009/04/02/top-100-tools-for-the-twittering-teacher/ (Top 100 Tools for the Twittering Teacher) http://suewaters.wikispaces.com/twitter (Sue Waters: Twitter Wiki) http://www.scribd.com/doc/14062777 (Twitter Handbook for Teachers by Tomaz Lasic-An overview of Twitter and ways of using it in education for a group of educators attending Twizza (Twitter & pizza) gathering in Perth, Western Australian on April 8, 2009.)

http://virtualtechnologyteacher.com/ http://k6techpresos.wikispaces.com/
 * Jeremy's Site:**

Questions for Jeremy: Notes in Jen's email to Jeremy confirming the show: "We want our audience to get to know you better, get to see how you have used creative options in your classroom to provide a more enriching environment for your students. We also want to hear more about virtual technology teacher and its options as well. If you wish to talk about your awards -- please do!!!!

1. All about Jeremy...your passions, experiences in the classroom and as a IT Coordinator. 2. What are your responsibilities currently as the IT Coordinator? 3. What are some of the highlights from your tech facilitation experiences? Favorite workshops, presentations you have facilitated & why. What are some of the tips you can share with us about what constitutes successful professional development for teachers with technology? 4. Tell us about some of the wonderful experiences your students have had through their virtual field trips and the video projects they have created. 5. What led you to create the Virtual Technology Teacher? Do you have some stories you can share about how teachers and students are using it? 6. Tell us about Tier 1 Admin Credential Technology Module for the Orange County Department of Education you are teaching and what is the Administrative Credential? 7. Based on your reading of Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer, what advice would you give to an administrator to help them create a culture where teachers are engaged? How important are mentors in this process?