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I figured we could all use a place to answer each other's questions about assignments, share ideas for our field based experiences and even complain a little when needed. Feel free to make any changes, create any pages, etc. that you think would be helpful to the group. I've created a few pages that can get us started.


 * __Notes to the group__**

I figured out how to embed the discussion page so that you can see a new discussion post without having to click to the discussion page. What do you think? include component="comments" page="home" limit="10"


 * __Introductions__**

Since we'll be working together over the next year, let's introduce ourselves.
Hey, Everyone, even though you have been at this a while, I haven't gotten in the loop. Didn't mean to avoid getting involved - just busy with school, home and church activities. And now that we need to work together on a project, I am trying to find a group to join in EDLD 5363. By the way, I'm Kathryn Barrett, and I work at the elementary level in Cameron, Texas. I am near Temple, so I wonder if anyone else is in this area that does not have a full group yet. My email is kathrynbarrett7@gmail.com; or kabarrett@cameronisd.net. I look forward to hearing from you.

It was easier to add myself to the top than at the bottom ... Greetings all. Hope Scott, Memorial High School, Web Mastering (soon to be renamed Web Technologies) teacher. hwscott.net hwscott@paisd.org

I'm Alicia "Jill" Broussard. I teach science in Lamar CISD in Rosenburg, Tx. I'm glad school is out for the time being and I am super overwhelmed withe the present Web Design and Development class. email: jbroussard75@comcast.net

I'm Tammy Brown. I teach Economics in Mesquite, TX. I have an 18 month old super cute and sweet daughter and a great husband. I love board games and reading on my Kindle. My email is tabrown1@my.lamar.edu

I'm Kirsten Cooper. I teach Digital Imaging and Design at the college level in Abilene, TX. I have a 7-year old daughter and a husband that is a full-time student obtaining a degree in Wind Energy. :) krcooper1@my.lamar.edu

I'm Kim Talley. I have been teaching at Paradise Elementary for 20 years. 15 of those years in 2nd grade. I love teaching 2nd grade, but I feeling the Lord is leading me down the technology path. I have been married 22 years and have a son that is graduating and has just earned his eagle scout! I also have a 10 year old that is a gymnist and we travel some weeks to different meets. Between them and teaching and this class I feel completely over whelmed! I am so glad that this was started. I also feel like I need a book called Technology Interenship for Dummies!! :) kjtalley@my.lamar.edu

Hello! My name is Lawrence Anderson, I teach Business and Technology at a charter school in Dallas, TX. Thanks for making this Wiki!

Hi everyone! My name is Jason Greer. I teach 8th grade American History in New Caney ISD. I have a 26 month old daughter and between her and trying to keep up with all of this coursework I have my hands full! This is a great idea!

I'm Mona Lincoln - you might notice me as 'Ramona', but everyone calls me Mona. I teach 8th grade Desktop Publishing, a high school credit course, in Houston. This is my third year to teach this course. Previously I taught third grade math and science for four years. And previous to that I worked in the oil industry in visual communications for 20 years. My first work experience with web technology was producing graphics for websites in 1996. Thank you so much for starting this wiki! My email is mona.lincoln@gmail.com

Hello everyone. My name is Patty Odom. I am an instructor at TSTC West Texas in Abilene in the Digital Imaging and Design program. Kim, I am with you. About the time I think I'm where I'm suppose to be, God takes me somewhere else. I started back to school at 48 to pursue my AAS. I loved it so much, after I was hired as an instructor I went for my BFA. Now the Master's degree. It has been and still is a great journey. I have been an instructor for almost 6 years. I have been married for 34yrs. I have two sons both married, and 3 grandchildren (and one more on the way). Tammy, my oldest son and his wife work for the Mesquite ISD. He does video for the schools and she is head of the print department. Nice to meet everyone. My email is patty.odom@yahoo.com.

Hi everyone! I'm MJ McDaniel. You will see me as Mary on the discussion board, but please call me MJ. I am the Director of Technology for Instructional Support in Weatherford ISD, just west of Fort Worth. Twelve years ago, I began my second career after spending 20 years as an Account Representative in on-the-road sales. I was hired as the first Public Information Officer for Weatherford in 1998. I was the district's media contact, webmaster, public relations officer, and community involvement contact! Great job! Get to know everyone in the community! Then, in August 2006, I was appointed the Director of Instructional Techology. I'm very comfortable with the technology we use in classrooms in education and anxious to see integration take hold, so that we insure our kids know what they need to know about this amazing tool! I have two four-legged babies, a chocolate lab and a goldendoodle, Parker and Sam, respectively. I've always considered myself a life-long learner. So, at 55 I decided to pursue this Master's in Educational Technology. This job and this degree are exactly what I was meant to do. I learn from each of you every day, and from our teachers in our classrooms. This is an honor to travel this journey with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you! Here's my email address: skeeterda77@gmail.com

Hey everybody, my name is Seth Hansen. This is my first year serving as an Instructional Technologist at Midway ISD in/near Waco, TX. I previously taught middle school in Austin, TX. I miss having the same kids everyday in the classroom, but am really enjoying my time working with administrators, teachers, and students. I believe that technology can be one of the most powerful tools a teacher/administrator has when used properly in the school system. My goal is to foster an environment of creative and critical thinking through all available technologies. hansen.seth@gmail.com