Jeanette Knochowski, MEd36 Bypass Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773

(978) 505-2502JKnochowski@gmail.com

Instructional Technology

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The “All About Me Project” (example of Final Product)

RésuméLicensure

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY - all grades (anticipated 5/2010)

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION – Grades 1-6

SPECIAL EDUCATION in Moderate Disabilities - Grades PreK-8

EducationFRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE – Framingham, MA (August 2009) Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Technology

REGIS COLLEGE - Weston, MA (May 2009) Licensure Program

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY – Ewing, NJ Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Elementary Education and

Sociology (May 2005)

RésuméTeaching Experience

Instructional Technology Student Teacher - Grades PreK-5 Alcott Elementary School – Concord, MA

Special Education Tutor and Student Teacher– Grades 6-8 Concord Middle School – Concord, MA (2007 – present) (Student Teaching: Spring 2010)Assistant Preschool Teacher Regis College Children’s Center - Weston, MA (2005 – 2007)

Undergraduate Student Teaching - Grades K-5 American International School of Johannesburg – South Africa (Spring 2005)

Respite Caregiver to a member of the community (1995-2005)

Volunteered at Rehabilitation Center (2004 -2005)

Professional Development Ideas

Rapid Web Design

Web 2.0 Skills

(Blogs / Wikis / Podcasts / Skype

Email management skills

Specific Software/Hardware tutorials

Interactive Whiteboard Flip Chart Creation and Integration

Other media capabilities (cameras, assistive technology, User Interface features)

Teacher-led topicsI will also be kept accessible to students and teachers for lab usage with an open-door policy. I am flexible for those last minute emergencies and other quick fixes in addition to scheduled classroom projects

As the technology specialist, I will be collaborating with teachers by initiating skills classes held after school, and during other professional development opportunities arrangedby the school.

Constant communication with an open door policy

To keep the inclusion of...

Ticket system: hard copy and open source online database with priority levels.

Remote Access log-in

100% commitment to being accessible weekends, before, during, and after school

Results of a unanimous survey (speak of mine)

•the Special Education population: Knowledgeable of Modifications, Accommodations. and Assistive Devices are accessible for hard of hearing

•the Academically Advanced population: special extra curricular projects such as observing, recording, and graphing weather throughout the year.

1. Establish trust2. Understand the targeted subject area. What curriculum objectives will it serve?3. Understand the capabilities of students at each grade level  4. Remember which Teachers/Departments have different software usages or expectations (the science dept. might expect newer versions of interactive software)5. Special Needs Students considerations (ELL, 504, Section 508, Learning Disabled)6. Infrastructure Considerations (hardware platform, network requirements, multimedia, special support, etc.)7. Giving Teachers what they need when they need it (quick fixes, improv lessons, information on latest news/upgrades)

What is best for the school?Constant communication with an open

door policyTicket system: hard copy and open source online database

with priority levels.

Remote Access log-in

100% commitment to being accessible weekends, before, during, and after school

Results of a unanimous survey

To keep the inclusion of...The Special Education population: Knowledgeable of

Modifications, Accommodations and Assistive Devices are accessible for hard of hearing

The Academically Advanced population: special extra curricular projects such as observing, recording, and graphing weather throughout the year.

Interactive WhiteboardsResources are Accessible

Online community supports teachers

blogs

Instructional videos

United Streaming

You Tube

PBS

Brain Pop

Atomic learning

Integration into the Curriculum

Beginning of the year activities/lessons

All About Me Unit

KeyNote presentations

Spreadsheets

Interactive activities for every grade level using SmartBoard (I liked your school’s webpage link for teachers which shares premade activities for smartboard lessons)

Webquests link

Digital Citizenship

My Website

Beginning of the school year

introductions

Preparing the school

In the Summer, everything needs to be set up and functioning!!! Login accounts, assigned devices/computers/laptop upgrades/wireless upgrades/software upgradesClass lists organized into different programs and spreadsheets, including their login informationIntroduction LessonMaking time to train new staff to become comfortable with school’s infrastructure and hardware

Roles in JuneBacking up information to server

Providing Professional Development or being a part of a grade level professional development opportunity to others to help teachers prep for next year!

Reminders to teachers: returning equipment

cameras, video cameras, laptop carts,

Keeping inventory: making list for next year

Making recommendations to IT staff for next year’s purchases based on inventory

Recommend repairs and replacements

Make a” wish list” with other Technology Team based on little expenses (cds/DVDs/cameras/USB flashdrives)

Shutting down lab

unplugging/cleaning/ Charging equipment and storing away (battery removal)

The “All About Me Project”

“All About Me” Unit (Sample Inspiration Diagram)

Write a paper about yourself using your Inspiration outline as your guide.

Once your diagram is complete,

export it into an outline format.

Rubric

SpreadsheetsMathematics: many reasons to use a spreadsheet

• Weather, surveys, time lines

Teachers use them for keeping track of records

Personally, I use them for my own organization and record keeping for efficiency and saving time.

2nd Grade Anatomy

WebQuests

Digital Citizenship Lessons

(In the beginning of the year, parents, students and even teachers must sign Acceptable Use Policies)

Good mannersPassword property

Digital propertyCyber bullying

Cyber space citizens Choosing websites

Online “friends”Acceptable useDARE program