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Making Patterns Computer Activity

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Practice Keyboard for Students to Use at Home

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Safari Animals Matching and Keyboarding Practice

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Parts of a Computer Worksheet for Grades K-6

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This includes 2 worksheets; one for primary grades with 9 parts of the computer and one for intermediate grades with 12 parts of the computer. This can be used for students to fill in parts as you review them in class or as an assessment tool. The

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Lesson

$1.50

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Computer Lab Technology Vocabulary Word Wall

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Looking for a ready made computer lab vocabulary/word wall...then this is for you! There are 125 different words that are organized into 6 different categories: applications, functions, hardware, internet terminology, keys on the keyboard, and icons

Subjects:

Graphic Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.00

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36 Weeks of Keyboard Shortcuts for the PC

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Looking to introduce your students to keyboard shortcuts and having signs you can leave up all year long as a reference tool for students? Here are 36 Keyboard Shortcuts in a printable, display format that you can use to introduce 1 per week

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Career and Technical Education, Life Skills, Instructional Technology

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Internet Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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"We are an 'APP'ealing Bunch" Bulletin Board (iPad, iPhone, App, Mac, iOS)

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With this file you will be able to create an iPad themed Back-to-School bulletin board that introduces your students with their name and photo, and has an optional "All About Me" component. The file is a PowerPoint with 32 App buttons, directions on

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$4.00

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Comparing Amounts and Types of Data Storage (Computer Lab Bulletin Board)

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This a set of printouts that can be used to create a Computer Lab bulletin board that compares 4 types(thumb drive, dvd, cd, floppy disk) of electronic data storage and the amounts of storage each type supports. I use this to introduce students to

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Life Skills, Instructional Technology

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

$3.00

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Bulletin Board PC Keyboarding Shortcuts for Computer Labs

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A printable bulletin board set of of PC Keyboard Shortcuts that is perfect for a school Computer Lab.. Each shortcut is in a circle and prints on its own page. Select the shortcuts you want for your bulletin board(or all of them!), print in color

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Life Skills, Instructional Technology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Internet Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Formatting Font: Size, Color, Style

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This is a great tool for introducing young students to formatting font in Microsoft Word. Students will practice formatting size, color, and font style. There is also a task that has students apply all three to thier name. This product comes as a

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Graphic Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Worksheets

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Practice Keyboard for Students to Use at Home

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This is a printable keyboard that students can take home. There is a note to parents(that can be edited), directions to practive Ctrl+Alt+Delete and a place to input your student's Login and Password. It can also be used for students to practice

Subjects:

Spelling, Instructional Technology, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

$1.00

Digital Download PPTX (0.30 MB)

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Uppercase and Lowercase Alphabet Sort - Computer Literacy Center

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Looking for a computer activity for your literacy centers? This is a computer-base activity that challenges students to sort letters of the Alphabet into Uppercase and Lowercase. This is a Power Point based activity that will help your students to

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Centers

$1.50

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Computer Poster: Undo is Your Friend

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A poster that shows students 3 ways to undo their last action: the backwards arrow, Ctrl+Z, or Edit-->Undo.

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

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Computer-Based Pattern Book

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This is a pattern book for primary students that will challenge them to complete a pattern that is already set as well as create their own. Patterns include in the book are shape, color, letter and numbers. This is a great way for young students to

Subjects:

Other (Math), Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Computer Poster: Save VS. Save As

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A poster that compares the differences between Save and Save As.

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.08 MB)

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Computer Poster: Backspace VS. Delete

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A poster that compares the Backspace and Delete button. Perfect for a Computer Lab wall!

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Life Skills, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.15 MB)

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Sea Animals Matching and Keyboarding Practice

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This is a picture matching activity that will have students practice their keyboarding skills. The file has three parts 1)Picture/Word Cards – Print out several copies, cut apart and laminate. 2) Student Page in Microsoft Word - Students will type

Subjects:

Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.43 MB)

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Bulletin Board MAC Keyboarding Shortcuts for Computer Labs

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A printable bulletin board set of of MAC Keyboard Shortcuts that is perfect for a school Computer Lab.. Each shortcut is in a circle and prints on its own page. Select the shortcuts you want for your bulletin board(or all of them!), print in color

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Life Skills, Instructional Technology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Internet Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PPTX (1.39 MB)

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Safari Animals Matching and Keyboarding Practice

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This is a picture matching activity that will have students practice their keyboarding skills. The file has two parts 1)Picture/Word Cards – Print out several copies, cut apart and laminate. 2) Student Page - Students will type their name at the

Subjects:

Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.50

Digital Download DOC (20.13 MB)

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Computer Poster: Shift vs CAPS LOCK

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A printable poster that compares the Shift key versus the Caps Lock key on the keyboard.

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Career and Technical Education, Instructional Technology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 4^th, 7^th, 9^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.28 MB)

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Polar Animals Matching and Keyboarding Practice

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Subjects:

Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Centers

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (2.67 MB)

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Make and Take Printable Templates

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You are purchasing 3 ready made templates for students to use to create a doorknob sign, a cootie catcher/fortune teller, and a bookmark. These can be customized for use with any content area and are a great tool to use when teaching primary

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PPT (0.13 MB)

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$Math Computer Based Activity- Making Change 2 Ways$

Math Computer Based Activity- Making Change 2 Ways

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Students click and drag the coins(or coins and dollars) in PowerPoint to show a monetary value in 2 ways. There are 2 versions include: one with quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, and one with a dollar bill, quarters, dimes, nickels, and

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Centers

$1.50

Digital Download ZIP (14.54 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

8 years as a Classroom Teacher, 2 years as a Professional Development Coordinator, and most recently 3 years as a Computer Teacher/Educational Technologist

MY TEACHING STYLE

I meet each student where they are and set high standards that are motivating and challenging. I LOVE integrating technology into lessons and coaching teachers one how to become better educational technologists.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

AdvancED Conference Presenter on Developing and Embracing a School Mission Statement (2010)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Master of Education in Educational Technology

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am currently living and working on a Navy Base overseas and feel so blessed by each and every opportunity that has been placed in front of me.