Beginning of a New 9 weeks!

It was a very slow start because most teachers were too busy for the end of the nine weeks and the “big” test. Because I was placed in my school a few weeks too late, I did not have many opportunities to meet with very many teachers.  Hopefully, now they have some free time to start learning some new ways to incorporate their lesson plans into the classroom. I look forward to learning some new techniques of teaching myself.

Training Week is over...

I learned a great deal on how schools are implementing new technologies into the classroom. The Promethean boards were all new to me, and I cannot wait to come up with ways for teachers to really use them to their maximum potential. I know that I may have a zero dollar budget and are limited to offering "free" ideas for open-source software, but if the school board decides the students will benefit from purchasing software, I will offer them some solutions for that as well. So far, all I know is my school will be Gulfport Highschool or Gulfport Ninth Grade. I will post more details as soon as my teacher / mentor send them.

John Armstrong
DOT USA / TeachUp! Intern

$50,000 grant to school teachers in technology - WLOX-TV and WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi

$50,000 grant to school teachers in technology - WLOX-TV and WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi

I'm on TV!

Well today, Randy and I went to Gulfport High to be a part of the IP Casino check presentation for DOT / TeachUp! I only wish I did not trade a nice breakfast for energy drinks and an all-in-one vitamin. I was excited to see how well the students are taking to all of the new technological changes in the classroom. I cannot wait to be around to help other teachers use these new forms of communication and teaching tools!

Check out the news story here >> WLOX NEWS STORY

My interview by Joseph Cumberland

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Some expectations for Week One.

My name is John Armstrong. I was born in Gulfport, MS and have lived on the Gulf Coast all of my life (except for the 3 years after Katrina). I have an Associates from MGCCC with Computer Science being my major. I am currently taking an online program for my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Web Development from the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) in Tampa, FL.
I hope to gain some experience in teaching and implementing technology into the classroom. I hope to meet new people and network myself as well as my skills to as many people as possible. I have studied in the technology field for over ten years and would like to be more involved with the community to share my knowledge of technology. I look forward to meeting and learning with all of you!